奥ゆかしい
おくゆかしい
i-adjective
refined; elegant; modest; graceful
Conjugation
| Affirmative | Negative | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 奥ゆかしい | 奥ゆかしくない |
| Past | 奥ゆかしかった | 奥ゆかしくなかった |
| て form | 奥ゆかしくて | 奥ゆかしくなくて |
| Adverbial | 奥ゆかしく | — |
| Conditional ば | 奥ゆかしければ | 奥ゆかしくなければ |
| Conditional たら | 奥ゆかしかったら | 奥ゆかしくなかったら |
1.
refined; elegant; modest; graceful
describes someone or something with a dignified, understated elegance that doesn't seek attention
Usage
- 奥ゆかしい人 (a refined/modest person)
- 奥ゆかしい雰囲気 (an elegant atmosphere)
- 奥ゆかしさ (noun form: refinement, modesty)
Describes a quality of understated elegance, reserve, and depth. Someone 奥ゆかしい doesn't flaunt their virtues but has a quiet dignity that becomes apparent over time. Often associated with traditional Japanese culture and values.
Etymology
From 奥 (the inner depths) + ゆかしい (appealing; making one want to know more): someone whose depths one would like to know.
Related Words
Compare:
遠慮深い (reserved)