word
Japanese
mushin
moo-SHIN
muːˈʃɪnListen
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Syllable breakdown
mushin
Sounds like
Say 'moo-SHIN'.
Dictionary meaning
A state of mind in Zen and martial arts where the mind is not preoccupied; empty mind, free from emotion.
History and origin
Japanese — 'mu' (nothing, emptiness) + 'shin' (mind, heart).
Examples
- The kendo master described mushin as the goal — acting without thought, only pure response.
Common mispronunciations
myoo-SHINMOO-shin
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