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2. Wabi-sabi - Wikipedia

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   It occupies roughly the same position in the Japanese pantheon of aesthetic values as do the Greek ideals of beauty and perfection in the West." [ 3 ] Another description of wabi-sabi by Andrew Juniper notes that, "If an object or expression can bring about, within us, a sense of serene melancholy and a spiritual longing, then that object could ...

3. Miyabi - Wikipedia

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   In modern Japanese, the word is usually translated as "elegance," "refinement," or "courtliness" and sometimes to a "sweet loved one". The ideal posed by the word demanded the elimination of anything that was absurd or vulgar and the "polishing of manners, diction, and feelings to eliminate all roughness and crudity so as to achieve the highest ...

4. List of names derived from gemstones - Wikipedia

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   Given name Originates from Japanese and means "lapis lazuli" and "flow". Malachite: Malachy (given name) Given name Originates from Ireland. Pearl: Madge (given name) Given name A girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "pearl" Maggie: Given name Mairead: Given name Originates from the Irish language and means pearl. Maisie (given name) Given name ...

5. Japanese aesthetics - Wikipedia

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   Japanese aesthetics comprise a set of ancient ideals that include wabi (transient and stark beauty), sabi (the beauty of natural patina and aging), and yūgen (profound grace and subtlety). [1] These ideals, and others, underpin much of Japanese cultural and aesthetic norms on what is considered tasteful or beautiful.

6. 75 Baby Names That Mean Light - AOL

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   This short and pretty name has Portuguese and Spanish origins and a straightforward meaning of “light.” 3. Haruko. Haruko is a Japanese name that means “spring child,” “light” and ...

7. Shibui - Wikipedia

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   Shibui (渋い) (adjective), shibumi (渋み) (subjective noun), or shibusa (渋さ) (objective noun) are Japanese words that refer to a particular aesthetic of simple, subtle, and unobtrusive beauty. [1] Like other Japanese aesthetics terms, such as iki and wabi-sabi, shibui can apply to a wide variety of subjects, not just art or fashion. [2]

8. Looking for Baby Name Ideas? You'll Love These Meaningful ...

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   Rare and Unique Baby Girl Names. Raven: This Old English name means "dark-haired or wise." Amber: Of Arabic, English, and Gaelic origin, this name can mean "jewel" or "fierce." Ruby: This name is ...

9. Kawaii - Wikipedia

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   However, the earlier meaning survives into the modern Standard Japanese adjectival noun かわいそう kawaisō (often written with ateji as 可哀相 or 可哀想) "piteous, pitiable, arousing compassion, poor, sad, sorry" (etymologically from 顔映様 "face / projecting, reflecting, or transmitting light, flushing, blushing / seeming ...