word
Japanese
satori
sah-TOR-ee
sɑːˈtɔːriListen
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Syllable breakdown
satori
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Dictionary meaning
In Zen Buddhism, a sudden moment of enlightenment or awakening.
History and origin
Japanese — from 'satoru' (to understand).
Examples
- Zen teachers say that satori cannot be forced — it arrives unexpectedly, like a bolt of lightning.
Common mispronunciations
SAH-tuh-reesuh-TORE-ee
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