N1
るてん (ruten)
流転
transmigration, metempsychosis, constant change, vicissitude (of life)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
万物が絶えず移り変わっていく様子、特に人生や運命の移り変わりを指す際に使われます。仏教的な概念にも通じます。(Refers to the constant change of all things, especially the vicissitudes of life and destiny. It also connects to Buddhist concepts.)
📝 Example Sentences
世の無常と流転の理を悟った。
I understood the impermanence and the principle of constant change in the world.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "流転"!
人生は_______の繰り返しであり、同じ状況は二度と訪れない。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 人生が常に変化し続ける様子を表すので、「流転」が適切です。
English: Since it describes life as constantly changing, 'ruten' is appropriate.
English: Since it describes life as constantly changing, 'ruten' is appropriate.
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