Word details

もののあわれ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word もののあわれ.

Dictionary

Entry

ののあわれ (物の哀れ/物のあわれ)物の哀れ物のあはれ物のあわれもののあはれ (物の哀れ/物のあはれ)NounExpressionUsually kanaFreq #105946
1

mono no aware; appreciation of the fleeting nature of beauty; pathos of things; strong aesthetic sense

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

thing, object, matter

8 strokesFrequency 215JLPT N3Grade 3

On

ブツモツ

Kun

ものもの-

pathetic, grief, sorrow, pathos, pity, sympathize

9 strokesFrequency 1,715JLPT N1Grade 8

On

アイ

Kun

あわ.れあわ.れむかな.しい

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