Shibui (渋い) (adjective), shibumi (渋み) (noun), or shibusa (渋さ) (noun) are Japanese words which refer to a particular aesthetic of simple, subtle, and unobtrusive beauty. Like other Japanese aesthetic terms, such as iki and wabi-sabi, shibui can apply to a wide variety of subjects, not just art or fashion. ==Defining shibui or shibusa== ...
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(from the article `Japan`) ...seen, for example, in the intricate detail, miniaturization, and concepts of subtlety that have transformed imported visual art forms. This ...
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