Funny, interesting and beautiful in one old wordSourced
Japan · Japanese meaning
Classical wokashi has a broad range
Classical Japanese wokashi can describe humour, interest, aesthetic charm or beauty, as well as strangeness. Reading it only through the modern sense of oddness can miss an older expression of admiration.
Amusement and beauty share space in the old word.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-05