Japanese aesthetic emotion of profound, mysterious sense of the beauty and depth of the universe, awareness of subtle grace.
Example:
Watching moon through clouds, sensing depths beyond what's visible, moved by mysterious beauty.
Valence-Arousal Position
Physiological Effects:
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Reflection Tip:
Yūgen arises when beauty hints at depths beyond our grasp - reverence for mystery.
De-escalation Tip:
Yūgen is contemplative - let the moment unfold without grasping.
Self-Judgment Tip:
Capacity for yūgen shows sophisticated aesthetic and spiritual sensitivity.
Normalization Tip:
Core Japanese aesthetic concept - beauty is most profound when partially concealed.
Total Reflections
24
Average Intensity
6.8
Date Range
11/6/2025 - 12/6/2025
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