Word details

侘び

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 侘び.

Dictionary

Entry

侘び佗びNounFreq #52087
1

taste for the simple and quiet; rustic simplicity; austere refinement; wabi

2

enjoyment of a quiet life

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

proud, lonely

8 strokes

On

Kun

わび.しいほこ.るわ.びる

proud, lonely

7 strokes

On

Kun

わび.しいわびほかわ.びる

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