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禅

Zen Buddhism focusing on meditation, or a calm, minimalist aesthetic.

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禪 old kanji
Noun

Zen / Zen-like

A school of Mahayana Buddhism emphasizing meditation and intuition, often representing a state of mental stillness or aesthetic simplicity.

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この 部屋 の デザイン は 、 どこか 禅 を 感じさせます ね 。

The design of this room has a certain Zen-like feel, doesn't it?

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禅
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Zen Buddhism focusing on meditation, or a calm, minimalist aesthetic.
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