Meaning

Primary

Charm

Alternatives

Vibe, Taste, Gist

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.
This word covers a lot of meanings so it can be charm, taste, vibe, or even gist.

Reading

おもむき
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

If something has charm, your thought/ (おも) goes in that direction/向き (むき). You feel the vibe? Do you get the gist?

Context

Context Sentences

こんなに趣のあるお持ち帰り用の容器を見たのは初めてです。

I’ve never seen such a tasteful doggie bag before.

Kanji Composition