Category: CulturePart of speech: nounDifficulty: Intermediate
茶道
/sadō/Roman
English meaning: Tea Ceremony (Chado)
Japanese Definition
(日本語)茶道とは、抹茶の点前を通じて「和・敬・清・寂」の精神を体現する日本の儀式的文化芸術である。禅宗僧侶によって培われ、16世紀の茶人・千利休によって大成された茶道は、日本の美的哲学の精髄を体現する。
English Definition
The Japanese ritual preparation and presentation of matcha (powdered green tea), guided by the principles of harmony (wa), respect (kei), purity (sei), and tranquility (jaku). Developed by Zen Buddhist monks and perfected by tea master Sen no Rikyu in the 16th century, it embodies Japan's aesthetic philosophy.
Example
“茶道は和・敬・清・寂の精神を大切にする日本の伝統文化です。”
In English: “Chado is a Japanese traditional culture that values the spirit of harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility.”
Synonyms
- 茶の湯
- 茶礼
Literary Heritage
“物のあはれを知るこそ、文の心なれ”
/Mono no aware wo shiru koso, fumi no kokoro nare/
“To know the pathos of things is indeed the heart of literature.”
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