Japanese

ざつねん
Meaning: idle thoughts; distracting thoughts; worldly desires
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

雑
念

Example sentences

While meditating, clear your mind of distracting thoughts and focus on your breathing.
修行者は雑念を截断衆流し、悟りの境地を目指した。
The practitioner cut off all distracting thoughts and aimed for a state of enlightenment.

Usage Notes

Refers to various thoughts that interfere with concentration or mindfulness. Common phrases include '雑念を払う' (to clear one's mind) and '雑念が湧く' (distracting thoughts arise).

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