word
Japanese
Wabi-sabi
WAH-bee SAH-bee
/ˌwɑːbi ˈsɑːbi/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Wabisabi
Dictionary meaning
A Japanese aesthetic embracing imperfection and transience.
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