Epicureanism in Japanese
Epicureanism in Japanese is 快楽主義 — Epicureanism means the philosophy taught by Epicurus, that pleasure is the greatest good, reached mainly through calm of mind and moderate living rather than excess.
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 philosophy taught by Epicurus, that pleasure is the greatest good, reached mainly through calm of mind and moderate living rather than excess.
- noun The general pursuit of pleasure, especially a refined enjoyment of fine food and drink.
- noun Another word for atheism.
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What is "Epicureanism" in Japanese?
"Epicureanism" in Japanese is 快楽主義. Epicureanism means: The philosophy taught by Epicurus, that pleasure is the greatest good, reached mainly through calm of mind and moderate living rather than excess.
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"Epicureanism" in Japanese is 快楽主義, pronounced "kairakushugi".
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