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- US Pronunciation
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- [zah-zen]
- /ˈzɑˈzɛn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [zah-zen]
- /ˈzɑˈzɛn/
Definitions of zazen word
- noun zazen meditation in a prescribed, cross-legged posture. 1
- noun zazen A form of seated meditation in Zen Buddhism. 1
- noun zazen (in Zen Buddhism) deep meditation undertaken whilst sitting upright with legs crossed 0
- noun zazen Zen meditation practiced in a sitting position 0
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Origin of zazen
First appearance:
before 1720 One of the 49% newest English words
1720-30; < Japanese, equivalent to za seat, seated (< Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese zuò sit) + zen zen
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Parts of speech for Zazen
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zazen popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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