“Contemplation” in Japanese
Short answer
Contemplation in Japanese is “黙考” (mokkou). Full meaning: contemplation, meditation.
Other ways to say “Contemplation” in Japanese
観照
kanshou contemplation, meditation, (objective) observation
沈思
chinshi contemplation, meditation
瞑想
meisou meditation (with closed eyes), contemplation
テオリア
teoria contemplation, speculation
観念念仏
kannennenbutsu contemplation (on Amida Buddha, the Pure Land, etc.)
観想
kansou meditation, contemplation
沈潜
chinsen sinking into deep thought, sinking to the depths, contemplation
思惟
shii thought, thinking, contemplation, consideration; using wisdom to get to the bottom of things, focusing one's mind, deep contemplation, concentrated thought, deliberating, pondering, reflecting
省思
seishi reflection, reexamination, contemplation
暝想
meisou meditation (with closed eyes), contemplation
冥想
meisou meditation (with closed eyes), contemplation
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