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内面の美しさ
ないめんのうつくしさ
inner beauty
彼女の内面の美しさに惹かれた。
I was drawn to her inner beauty.
formal
The beauty that comes from a person's character, kindness, or inner qualities rather than physical appearance.
真の美しさは内面の美しさにあると言われています。
True beauty is said to lie in inner beauty.
彼女は内面の美しさを大切にしている。
She values inner beauty.
Often used in discussions about personal growth, philosophy, or self-improvement.
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Pro Tip
Cultural Context
In Japanese culture, 内面の美しさ (inner beauty) is highly valued, often associated with virtues like humility, kindness, and emotional depth. It contrasts with Western emphasis on physical beauty.
Gold Rule
Usage in Sentences
Use 内面の美しさ to describe a person's character or qualities rather than their appearance. Avoid using it to describe objects or abstract concepts unrelated to human qualities.
Word Origin
Composed of 内面 (ないめん, 'inner aspect' or 'inner self') and 美しさ (うつくしさ, 'beauty'). The phrase emphasizes the contrast between external and internal qualities.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in both casual and formal contexts, especially in discussions about personal values, relationships, or aesthetics. Often appears in self-help literature, philosophy, and cultural commentary.
Word Breakdown
内面
inner aspect/self
nounの
possessive particle
particle美しさ
beauty
noun和英辞典