悟り

さとり
Alternative writings: 覚り
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1

Comprehension; a deep understanding or insight into the essence or meaning of something, often gained through experience.

Noun

Examples

失敗を重ねてようやく悟りを得た。

After many failures, I finally gained insight.

彼は仕事を通して人生の悟りを深めた。

He deepened his understanding of life through his work.

小さな出来事から大きな悟りが生まれることがある。

Sometimes a small event can lead to a big realization.

2

In Buddhism, enlightenment; spiritual awakening—realization of truth and liberation from delusion (often expressed as 'attaining satori').

NounBuddhism

Examples

禅寺で坐禅をして悟りを求める修行をする。

At a Zen temple, one practices zazen to seek enlightenment.

長年の修行の末に彼は悟りを開いたと伝えられている。

It is said that after many years of practice he attained enlightenment.