わびさび
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word わびさび
1
wabi-sabi; aesthetic sense in Japanese art centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection
Kanji in this Word
侘
8 strokes
Meanings
proud
lonely
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
わび.しい
ほこ.る
わ.びる
寂
11 strokes
Frequency: 1599
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
loneliness
quietly
mellow
mature
death of a priest
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジャク
セキ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さび
さび.しい
さび.れる
さみ.しい
詫
13 strokes
Frequency: 2481
Grade 9
Meanings
apologize
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
わび
わび.しい
かこつ
わ.びる
わび.る
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
たく
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