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meditation in Japanese

meditation in Japanese is 冥想, 思索, 黙想 — meditation means a practice of calming and focusing the mind, often through breathing or quiet reflection.

meditation in Japanese

冥想
noun
Pronounced: meisō
A devotional exercise of, or leading to, contemplation.
思索
noun
Pronounced: shisaku
A devotional exercise of, or leading to, contemplation.
黙想
noun
Pronounced: mokusō
A devotional exercise of, or leading to, contemplation.

What does "meditation" mean?

  1. noun A practice of calming and focusing the mind, often through breathing or quiet reflection.
    "She finds that meditation before bed helps her sleep more peacefully."
  2. noun Deep, thoughtful reflection on a subject.
    "The poem is a quiet meditation on the passing of time."
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meditation in a sentence

  • She finds that meditation before bed helps her sleep more peacefully.
  • He starts every day with ten minutes of meditation.
  • The poem is a quiet meditation on the passing of time.
  • After a long meditation on the question, he changed his mind.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "meditation" in Japanese?
"meditation" in Japanese is 冥想, 思索, 黙想. meditation means: A practice of calming and focusing the mind, often through breathing or quiet reflection.
How do you pronounce 冥想?
"meditation" in Japanese is 冥想, pronounced "meisō".
How do you use "meditation" in a sentence?
Example: "She finds that meditation before bed helps her sleep more peacefully." In Japanese, "meditation" is 冥想, 思索, 黙想.
Are there other ways to say "meditation" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "meditation": 冥想, 思索, 黙想.
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