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sabi
寂・荒び

sabi; weathered beauty


1) Originally referring to an antiquated or desolate appearance, as the notion emerged in medieval times that such a condition can induce a sense of tranquility, it became artistic term denoting a worn, weathered beauty.
2) An antique quality given garden stones by weathering.


Japanese Garden Dictionary: A Glossary for Japanese Gardens and Their History
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