含蓄(がんちく)

がんちく
noun
implication; depth of meaning; suggestiveness
formallanguageabstract
1. implication; hidden depth; suggestiveness
A quality of having rich, layered meaning beneath the surface. Used to describe words, expressions, art, or actions that carry more significance than is immediately apparent.
含蓄(がんちく)のある言葉(ことば)だ。
Those are words with deep meaning.
この詩(し)には含蓄(がんちく)が感(かん)じられる。
You can sense the depth of meaning in this poem.
先生(せんせい)の話(はなし)はいつも含蓄(がんちく)に富(と)んでいて、考(かんが)えさせられる。
The teacher's talks are always rich in meaning and give you a lot to think about.

Describes a quality of depth and richness in meaning, typically in speech, writing, or artistic expression. Something with 含蓄(がんちく) rewards careful reflection — there is more to it than meets the eye.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 意味深(いみしん): suggestive, meaningful — more casual and often implies something suspicious or teasing
  • 奥深(おくぶか)い: profound, deep — describes general depth, not specifically about layered meaning in expression
  • 示唆(しさ): suggestion, implication — focuses on hinting at something specific, while 含蓄(がんちく) emphasizes richness of content

Related Words

Compare: 奥深(おくぶか)い (profound, deep)
Compare: 示唆(しさ) (suggestion, implication)
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