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VocabJLPT N1

motif

Noun

Definitions

1. motif

This loanword from French refers to a central theme, motif, or recurring design element in art, literature, or music. It describes an idea or image that is used repeatedly to create a unified effect.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wait, space again? You really love that motif, huh.

Sentence 2

Oh great, flames again… really going all in on the passion angle, huh.

Sentence 3

So silence itself is functioning as the motif — that's what you're saying.

Sentence 4

Using my own weakness as a motif… I guess that's a bit odd of me.

Sentence 5

What motif is that advertisement drawing from?