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寂せき

せき · sabi

noun

Patina, antique look

  • elegant simplicity
  • well-trained voice
  • (entering into) nirvana
  • died
  • silent, tranquil

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I'm so lonely.

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I also miss him.

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I felt lonely.

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You'll be missed by your friends.

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What does 寂 mean?

Patina, antique look. It can also mean: elegant simplicity; well-trained voice; (entering into) nirvana.

How do you pronounce 寂?

せき (sabi). Press Listen above to hear it.

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Patina, antique look