"wabi" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Japanese 侘び. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|ja|侘び}} Japanese 侘び Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} wabi (uncountable)
  1. (Zen Buddhism) A quality of simple or solitary beauty, especially as expressed in various forms of Japanese art or culture. Wikipedia link: wabi-sabi Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Buddhism Related terms: wabi-sabi
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