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おもむき

N1atmosphere · charm

Examples

石畳の細い路地には古い町ならではの趣がある。

雪に覆われた庭は、普段とは違う趣を見せていた。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: is read as おもむき and is a noun for the distinctive atmosphere, charm, or aesthetic character perceived in a place or thing.
  • Basic usage: Use 町ならではの趣 for characteristic charm and 違う趣を見せる for presenting a changed impression.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Difference from 雰囲気
    • 雰囲気 broadly means atmosphere, while often includes an aesthetically appreciable charm or character.
  • Combination with ならでは
    • ~ならではの趣 emphasizes an appeal that could be experienced only from that particular subject.

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