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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMugai
/muːˈɡaɪ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Describing a state of being free from distractions or attachments.
"In meditation, achieving a mugai state allows one to focus entirely on the present moment." - 2
Referring to a mindset that is unaffected by external influences.
"Her mugai approach to challenges helped her remain calm under pressure."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'mugai' originates from Japanese, where it is derived from the combination of 'mu' (無), meaning 'nothing' or 'non-', and 'gai' (害), meaning 'harm' or 'injury'. Historically, it has been associated with Zen Buddhism, reflecting a state of mind free from distractions and attachments.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Mugai" is said worldwide
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sans attachement
Transliteration: sãz a-ta-chã
"Elle a abordé la situation avec un esprit sans attachement."
ungebunden
Transliteration: un-ge-bun-den
"Er blieb ungebunden und konzentriert während der Meditation."
senza attaccamento
Transliteration: sen-za at-ta-cca-men-to
"Ha affrontato la situazione con una mente senza attaccamento."
sin apego
Transliteration: sin a-pe-go
"Ella se enfrentó al desafío con una mentalidad sin apego."
sem apego
Transliteration: sem a-pe-go
"Ele abordou a situação com uma mente sem apego."
बिना लगाव
Transliteration: bina lagaav
"उसने बिना लगाव के साथ चुनौती का सामना किया।"
无执着
Transliteration: wú zhí zhuó
"她以无执着的心态面对挑战。"
무관심
Transliteration: mu-gwan-sim
"그녀는 무관심한 마음으로 도전에 임했다."
無害
Transliteration: mugai
"彼女は無害な心で挑戦に臨んだ。"
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