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とんせい (tonsei)
遁世

renunciation of the world; withdrawal from society; hermitage

💡 Nuance & Usage: Refers to leaving secular life to live a secluded existence, often for religious or philosophical reasons. It carries a formal and somewhat archaic nuance. / 世俗の生活を捨てて、隠遁生活を送ることを指す。宗教的、哲学的な理由が多い。やや古風な響きがある。

📝 Example Sentences

彼は若くして世の無常を感じ、山奥で遁世した。
Feeling the impermanence of the world at a young age, he renounced it and lived a secluded life deep in the mountains.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "遁世"!

彼は俗世を離れ、静かな場所で_______ことを決意した。
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日本語: 俗世を離れ、静かに暮らすことを「遁世する」と言います。
English: To leave the secular world and live quietly is called 'tonsei suru' (to renounce the world).
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