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侘と寂

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 侘と寂

わびとさび
Expression
Freq #243518
1

taste for the simple and quiet; wabi and sabi

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes

Meanings

proud
lonely

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
わび.しい
ほこ.る
わ.びる
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
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