神妙|しんみょうshinmyou[0]heiban (flat)

1. na-adjective, nounmeek; quiet; docile; humble; faithful; obedient
2. na-adjective, nounmysterious; marvelous; marvellous

• Synonym殊勝しゅしょうNeutralPraises an admirable, rare attitude or deed, often used toward juniors, as in 「殊勝な心がけ」; 「神妙」 stresses being meek and obedient rather than being praiseworthy.
• Synonym奇特きとくNeutralCommends admirable conduct or intentions, as in 「奇特な人」, which is usually praise; it can also mean strange or odd, but that use is rare.
• Related感心かんしんNeutralExpresses admiration or being impressed, and can directly rate a person or act as admirable, as in 「感心な子」; 「神妙」 describes a meek, obedient attitude.
• Related立派りっぱNeutralBroad praise for something splendid, fine or impressive; it carries no sense of meekness or docility, unlike 「神妙」.
• Related好ましいこのましいNeutralMeans pleasing, likeable or desirable, focusing on the favorable impression something gives; it does not describe an obedient attitude.
• RelatedえらいNeutralColloquial and wide-ranging: it can mean great or admirable, high in rank, or even awful or severe — far broader than 「神妙」's meek, obedient attitude.
• Antonym不届きふとどきNeutralAntonym: means disgraceful or rude, defying rules and common decency — the opposite of the honest, well-behaved 「神妙」.
• Antonym不埒ふらちNeutralAntonym: refers to lawless, improper or inexcusable conduct, the opposite of the law-abiding, well-behaved 「神妙」.

Use 「神妙」 for a meek, contrite attitude, especially after a mistake, as in 「神妙な面持ち」 or 「神妙にしろ」. To praise something rare and admirable, use 「殊勝」; the antonyms are 「不届き」 and 「不埒」.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

1. 不思議ふしぎなこと。霊妙れいみょう。
2. 健気けなげなこと。殊勝しゅしょうなこと。
3. おとなしいこと。素直すなおなこと。