神秘(しんぴ)

しんぴ
noun, na-adjective
mystery, mystique
abstract
1. mystery, mystique, the mysterious
Something beyond ordinary human understanding that inspires awe or wonder. Refers to the mysterious quality of nature, the divine, or the universe. Often used with 的(てき) to form the na-adjective 神秘(しんぴ)的(てき).
生命(せいめい)の神秘(しんぴ)に触(ふ)れる。
To touch upon the mystery of life.
深海(しんかい)には神秘(しんぴ)的(てき)な生(い)き物(もの)がたくさんいる。
There are many mysterious creatures in the deep sea.
オーロラの神秘(しんぴ)的(てき)な美(うつく)しさに、言葉(ことば)を失(うしな)った。
I was left speechless by the mystical beauty of the aurora.

Usage

Most commonly used in the form 神秘(しんぴ)的(てき) (mystical, mysterious) as a na-adjective. Carries a positive, awe-inspiring connotation unlike 不思議(ふしぎ) (strange, puzzling) or 謎(なぞ) (riddle, enigma).

Common collocations

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