Epicureanism in Japanese
Epicureanism in Japanese is 快楽主義 — Epicureanism means the philosophical belief that pleasure is the highest good, particularly as advocated by Epicurus with a focus on mental pleasures and on avoidance of pain (ataraxia) through moderation and common virtue.
Epicureanism in Japanese
快楽主義
Pronounced: kairakushugi
(sometimes, _, proscribed) Synonym of hedonism, general pursuit of pleasure, particularly refined and knowledgeable enjoyment of good food, drink, and similar sensual pleasures.
What does "Epicureanism" mean?
- noun The philosophical belief that pleasure is the highest good, particularly as advocated by Epicurus with a focus on mental pleasures and on avoidance of pain (ataraxia) through moderation and common virtue.
- noun Synonym of hedonism, general pursuit of pleasure, particularly refined and knowledgeable enjoyment of good food, drink, and similar sensual pleasures.
- noun Synonym of atheism.
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What is "Epicureanism" in Japanese?
"Epicureanism" in Japanese is 快楽主義. Epicureanism means: The philosophical belief that pleasure is the highest good, particularly as advocated by Epicurus with a focus on mental pleasures and on avoidance of pain (ataraxia) through moderation and common virtue.
How do you pronounce 快楽主義?
"Epicureanism" in Japanese is 快楽主義, pronounced "kairakushugi".
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