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motiifu
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

mochiifu

English Meaning(s) for モティーフ

noun
  1. motif

Definition and Synonyms for モティーフ

Motive a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration
Synonyms: モチーフ
Depicted Object something (a person or object or scene) selected by an artist or photographer for graphic representation
Synonyms: テーマ, トピック, モチーフ, サブジェクト, 主題, 画題, 題材
Motif a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work
Synonyms: テーマ, モチーフ, 主題, 楽想, 画題, 題材
Motive a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
Synonyms: モチーフ, 動機

Categories モティーフ is a member of

Figure a decorative or artistic work
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Idea the content of cognition
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Theme melodic subject of a musical composition
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Thing a separate and self-contained entity
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