Sabi in Japanese
"sabi" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
寂
sabi
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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loneliness, quietly, mellow, mature, death of a priest
Reading: jaku
11 strokes · peaceful, dark, spiritual
Where it comes from
Composed of roof and uncle. Quiet house.
What it carries
Silence, lonely, wabi. Represents quietness.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for sabi?
The most common kanji for "sabi" is 寂, read as jaku. It means loneliness, quietly, mellow. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 寂 have?
寂 has 11 strokes.