含蓄|がんちくganchiku[0]heiban (flat)
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Definitions
- noun, suru verbimplication; significance; connotation; depth of meaning; complications of a problem
Conjugation
| Dictionary form | 含蓄する（がんちくする） |
|---|---|
| Polite (masu) | 含蓄します（がんちくします） |
| Negative (nai) | 含蓄しない（がんちくしない） |
| polite (masen) | 含蓄しません（がんちくしません） |
| classical zu / nu | 含蓄せず・含蓄せぬ（がんちくせず・がんちくせぬ） |
| Past (ta) | 含蓄した（がんちくした） |
| polite (mashita) | 含蓄しました（がんちくしました） |
| Past negative (nakatta) | 含蓄しなかった（がんちくしなかった） |
| polite (masen deshita) | 含蓄しませんでした（がんちくしませんでした） |
| Te form | 含蓄して（がんちくして） |
| Potential | 含蓄できる（がんちくできる） |
| Passive | 含蓄される（がんちくされる） |
| Causative | 含蓄させる（がんちくさせる） |
| Causative passive | 含蓄させられる（がんちくさせられる） |
| Conditional (ba) | 含蓄すれば（がんちくすれば） |
| tara | 含蓄したら（がんちくしたら） |
| Volitional | 含蓄しよう（がんちくしよう） |
| polite (mashou) | 含蓄しましょう（がんちくしましょう） |
| Imperative | 含蓄しろ（がんちくしろ） |
Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym含みふくみNeutralImplied meaning or unspoken reserve, as in 「含みのある言い方」; common in both speech and writing. Unlike 「含蓄」, it lacks the appreciative sense of depth.
- Synonym含意がんいWrittenWritten/formal: the meaning implied in words; also a logic term. Unlike 「含蓄」, it only states what is implied, without judging it deep or thought-provoking.
- Synonym言外の意味げんがいのいみNeutralA plain descriptive phrase for meaning beyond the literal words. Close to the implied meaning of 「含蓄」, but with no appreciative nuance of depth.
- Related黙示もくしWrittenWritten/formal: expressing one's will without stating it, as in 「黙示の承認」; also religious revelation. 「含蓄」 speaks of depth in what is said.
- RelatedほのめかすNeutralA verb: to hint at something indirectly, as in 「辞意を仄めかす」— a deliberate act of suggestion. 「含蓄」 is a noun for depth in the words themselves.
- Related暗示あんじNeutralIndirectly indicating without stating; also psychological suggestion. It centres on the means of conveying, while 「含蓄」 is about deep, thought-provoking content.
- Antonym露骨ろこつNeutralAntonym: undisguised and blatant, often derogatory, as in 「露骨な表現」. In style it is the opposite of 「含蓄のある表現」 with its lingering resonance.
- Antonym明示めいじWrittenAntonym, written/formal: stating something explicitly, as in 「条件を明示する」. It contrasts with 「含蓄」 only in mode of expression — explicit words can still be 含蓄.
For speech that is meaningful and thought-provoking, use 「含蓄」: 「含蓄のある言葉」, 「含蓄に富む」. For implied meaning use 「含み」, for hints 「暗示」, for the undisguised 「露骨」. 「含意」 and 「黙示」 are written; 「言外の意味」 is a plain phrase; 「仄めかす」 is the verb; 「明示」 states explicitly.
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