shibumi

A term from the Edo period in Japan refering to places, persons, or things of effortless perfection. Anything that is Shibumi is noble and fulfilling in a manner that is not shaped exclusively by analytical thought. Simply put, a state of great refinement underlying commonplace appearances.

"I can't wait to get back to shibumi for a jelly sandwich"
or
"BUMI! Whats-shapp'in baby!?"
or
"Where is hell is shibumi?"

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