English–Japanese
“hermit” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisen
Example
物語の中で、仙は山に住んでいます。monogatari no naka de sen wa yama ni su n de i ma su
In the story, the hermit lives in the mountains.
How to say “hermit” in Japanese
“Hermit” in Japanese is 仙 (sen).
Describes a person who withdraws from ordinary society and gains extraordinary powers or immortality through spiritual practice.
Example sentences with 仙
古い絵には、雲の上で仙が静かに暮らす様子が描かれています。furu i e ni wa kumo no ue de sen ga shizu ka ni ku ra su yō su ga ega ka re te i ma su
An old painting depicts a hermit living quietly above the clouds.
Tips for using 仙
- In East Asian art, a 仙 (sen) is often shown with a peach, because peaches are traditional symbols of long life.