瞑想する
To meditate in Japanese is 瞑想する.
瞑想する is used to mean coming to a deep rest while still remaining conscious.
Meaning: to come to a deep rest while still remaining conscious (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The noun form of the word, 瞑想, is composed of the characters 瞑 (to close one's eyes) and 想 (thought/idea).
How does it change in a sentence?
To describe the ongoing act of meditating, you can use the progressive form 瞑想しています.
Did you know?
- The character 瞑 refers to closing the eyes, but in traditional Japanese meditation, the eyes are often kept slightly open and fixed on a spot on the floor.
- If you are meditating in a religious setting, you might hear the term 修行 (shugyō), which means 'ascetic training' or 'discipline' rather than just 'meditation'.
- Japanese has a concept called 間 (ma), which refers to the 'pure space' or 'gap' between things, often the primary focus during the act of 瞑想する.
Examples in context
- 私は毎日坐禅を行います。I meditate every day.
- 毎朝、公園で瞑想する。Maiasa, kōen de meisō suru.I meditate in the park every morning.
- 静かな部屋で瞑想する時間は大切だ。Shizuka na heya de meisō suru jikan wa taisetsu da.The time spent meditating in a quiet room is important.
- 寝る前に少し瞑想する。Neru mae ni sukoshi meisō suru.I meditate a little before going to bed.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their morning routines at a cafe.
- 陽葵 Himari健太さんは、朝は何をしているの？Kenta-san wa, asa wa nani o shite iru no?Kenta, what do you do in the morning?
- 健太 Kenta僕は毎日、座って瞑想するよ。Boku wa mainichi, suwatte meisō suru yo.I meditate while sitting every day.
- 陽葵 Himariそれはとても健康的だね。Sore wa totemo kenkōteki da ne.That sounds very healthy.
- 健太 Kentaうん、心が落ち着くんだ。Un, kokoro ga ochitsuku nda.Yeah, it calms my mind.
