No. 1,416 in Japanese
庵
A small hermitage or retreat cottage.
In a sentence
彼の庵は山の中に静かに佇んでいます。
His hermitage quietly stands in the mountains.
Here, '庵' refers to a small, simple dwelling or hermitage typically associated with solitude and simplicity.
古い庵で詩を読むのが趣味です。
Reading poetry in an old hermitage is my hobby.
'庵' is again used to signify a small retreat-like building, often evoking an atmosphere of peacefulness suitable for reflection.
茶道の庵へご案内いたします。
I will guide you to the tea ceremony hermitage.
In this context, '庵' might refer to a teahouse or a secluded place specifically designed for cultural practices like tea ceremonies.
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