Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 侘び寂び(わびさび) in Japanese

侘び寂び, 侘寂, 詫び寂び
Kana Reading
わびさび, ワビサビ
Romaji
wabisabi, wabisabi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    aesthetic sense in Japanese art emphasising quiet simplicity and subdued refinement


Kanji in this word

13 strokes

apologize

On'Yomi: タ

Kun'Yomi: わび, わび.しい, かこつ, わ.びる, わび.る

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JLPT 1

11 strokes

loneliness, quietly, mellow, mature, death of a priest

On'Yomi: ジャク, セキ

Kun'Yomi: さび, さび.しい, さび.れる, さみ.しい

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8 strokes

proud, lonely

On'Yomi: タ

Kun'Yomi: わび.しい, ほこ.る, わ.びる

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