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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

wabi

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.96 in modern English

Syllables
wabi
IPA
9
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A quality of simple or solitary beauty, especially as expressed in various forms of Japanese art or culture.

Uncountable

noun

Synonym of Huave (“a Mexican people”).

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Japanese 侘び.

Usage

Phrases

wabi-sabi

Frequently Paired Words

wabi-sabi

Synonyms

Huave

Questions

What does wabi mean?
A quality of simple or solitary beauty, especially as expressed in various forms of Japanese art or culture.
Where does wabi come from?
From Japanese 侘び.

How to pronounce wabi

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