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Practise the thinking. Keep the judgement.

侘び — Austere, unpretentious beauty

わび

wabi

Meaning

Austere, unpretentious beauty

Original example

この茶室には侘びの趣があります。

This tea room has an austere, unpretentious beauty.

Cultural context and nuance

An aesthetic associated with simplicity and restraint, especially in tea culture. More specific than “imperfection”.

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