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“Austere refinement” in Japanese

Short answer
侘び wabi わび

Austere refinement in Japanese is “侘び” (wabi). Full meaning: taste for the simple and quiet, rustic simplicity, austere refinement, wabi; enjoyment of a quiet life.

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