No. 4,680 in Japanese
断食
Fasting.
In a sentence
最近、健康のために断食を始めました。
Recently, I started fasting to improve my health.
断食 is used here to refer to fasting for health purposes, indicating a disciplined dietary practice.
昔の修行者は断食を行い、心身を清めました。
Ancient practitioners conducted fasting to purify their mind and body.
断食 is described as a spiritual practice, showing its use in historical or religious activities.
断食が終わった後に、軽食から始めるのが良いです。
After finishing a fast, it’s good to start with light meals.
断食 refers to the completion of a fasting period, suggesting a transition back to eating in moderation.
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