抽象

abstraction, abstractness

t͡ɕ ɨː ɕ o̞ː
抽 extract + 象 elephant
noun Rare #44,631
abstraction, abstractness Often used before another noun to mean “abstract,” as in 抽象芸術 (“abstract art”).
JA: 抽象だけでは説明が難しい。
EN: It’s hard to explain using abstraction alone.

抽象芸術は感じるものだ。

Abstract art is something you feel.

抽象芸術が万人の好みに合うとは限らない。

Abstract art may not appeal to everyone.

抽象思考にかけてるよ

You’re not very good at abstract thinking.

— ストーカー (1979)

抽象絵画って正直全然分かんないんだよね。

Honestly, I really don't understand abstract art at all.

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