Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (さび) in Japanese

Kana Reading
さび
Romaji
sabi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    patina; antique look
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    elegant simplicity
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    well-trained voice


Kanji in this word

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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