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[adj-na,n]
[col,uk]
▶ at first glance poor, but on closer examination skillful (of artwork, etc.) ▶ crude but charming ▶ poorly made but captivating |
6. | A 2018-10-29 14:10:56 Robin Scott <...address hidden...> | |
Refs: | daijr |
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Diff: | @@ -16,0 +17 @@ +<misc>&col;</misc> |
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5. | A* 2018-10-28 14:30:16 | |
Diff: | @@ -15 +14,0 @@ -<pos>&adj-no;</pos> @@ -19,2 +18,2 @@ -<gloss>at first glance poor, but on closer examination not too bad</gloss> -<gloss>crude but charming (of artwork, etc.)</gloss> +<gloss>at first glance poor, but on closer examination skillful (of artwork, etc.)</gloss> +<gloss>crude but charming</gloss> |
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4. | A 2011-03-05 16:00:52 Rene Malenfant <...address hidden...> | |
3. | A* 2011-03-05 10:07:07 Jim Breen <...address hidden...> | |
Refs: | GG5, Daijirin |
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Comments: | I think the "first glance bad, closer examination not bad" nuance is important. Both Daijirin and GG5 mention it, e.g. GG5 has: "イラストなどが一見下手のようだが実は巧みであるさま". |
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Diff: | @@ -19,0 +19,1 @@ +<gloss>at first glance poor, but on closer examination not too bad</gloss> |
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2. | A* 2011-03-05 09:36:34 Rene Malenfant <...address hidden...> | |
Refs: | daijs |
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Comments: | i think simpler is better |
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Diff: | @@ -4,0 +4,6 @@ +<k_ele> +<keb>下手上手</keb> +</k_ele> +<r_ele> +<reb>へたうま</reb> +</r_ele> @@ -6,0 +12,1 @@ +<re_nokanji/> @@ -8,0 +15,2 @@ +<pos>&adj-no;</pos> +<pos>&adj-na;</pos> @@ -9,1 +18,3 @@ -<gloss>A piece of artwork that at first glance appears to lack talent on the creator's part, but upon further reflection shows the artist's personality and skill</gloss> +<misc>&uk;</misc> +<gloss>crude but charming (of artwork, etc.)</gloss> +<gloss>poorly made but captivating</gloss> |
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