This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

侘び寂び

侘寂、 詫び寂び

Readings

Kana: わびさび、ワビサビ
Romaji: wabisabi, wabisabi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

aesthetic sense in Japanese art emphasising quiet simplicity and subdued refinement

Note: word usually written using kana alone
See also: 閑寂枯淡

Kanji

Readings: タ、 わび.しい、 ほこ.る、 わ.びる
Meanings: proud, lonely
Readings: ジャク、 セキ、 さび、 さび.しい、 さび.れる、 さみ.しい
Meanings: loneliness, quietly, mellow, mature, death of a priest
Readings: タ、 わび、 わび.しい、 かこつ、 わ.びる、 わび.る
Meaning: apologize