Word Meaning 侘び

わび wabi

侘び is read as わび (wabi) and means enjoyment of a quiet life.

Meaning

English

  1. enjoyment of a quiet life
  2. taste for the simple and quiet
  3. rustic simplicity
  4. austere refinement
  5. wabi

Reading

Kana

わび

Romaji

wabi

Writing Variants

  • わび wabi
  • 佗び わび wabi
  • わび wabi

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 11 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

Kanken 1級 Synonyms 雅趣,雅致,気韻,興趣,,詩趣,情趣,情緒 Rank 159991 Priority Z

Example Sentences

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しつれいなことをいって、かれはすぐにわびた。

After saying something rude, he apologized immediately.

ちこくしたことをせんせいにわびた。

I apologized to the teacher for being late.

ふるいわびずまいにもしずかなうつくしさがある。

Even an old humble dwelling has a quiet beauty.

せいこうをほこるようにかたるのはみぐるしい。

Talking about your success in a boastful way is unpleasant to watch.

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