Shibui
Definition
Shibui is an aesthetic concept that values simplicity, subtlety, elegance, and refined taste. It appreciates beauty that comes from modesty rather than extravagance.
Related terms
Iki (chic): An aesthetic ideal associated with sophistication, coolness, confidence, and effortless style.
Mono no aware (the pathos of things): The appreciation of the impermanence and fleeting beauty of life and nature.
Yugen (mysterious elegance): An aesthetic concept that suggests a profound, subtle beauty that is beyond ordinary comprehension.
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AP Japanese - 5.4 Beauty and Aesthetics
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