English–Japanese
“zen” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajizen
Example
彼は禅に興味があります。kare wa zen ni kyō mi ga a ri ma su
He is interested in Zen.
How to say “zen” in Japanese
“Zen” in Japanese is 禅 (zen).
Centers on disciplined awareness in the present moment as a way to discover Buddhist insight through experience.
Example sentences with 禅
朝の静かな時間に、禅の教えを思い出します。asa no shizu ka na ji kan ni zen no oshi e o omo i da shi ma su
In the quiet of the morning, I reflect on Zen teachings.
Tips for using 禅
- In English, Zen can refer both to the Japanese Buddhist tradition and to a calm, uncluttered quality linked to its practice.