🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

神聖な空間

Pronunciation / Transliteration: shinsei na kūkan

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Sacred Space/ˈseɪ.krɪd speɪs/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"寺院は瞑想のための神聖な空間です。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A physical or conceptual area that is regarded as holy or spiritually significant.

    "The temple serves as a sacred space for meditation and prayer."
  2. 2

    An environment that fosters a sense of peace, reflection, and connection to the divine.

    "She created a sacred space in her home filled with candles and soft music."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'sacred' originates from the Latin 'sacra', meaning 'holy' or 'consecrated', while 'space' comes from the Latin 'spatium', meaning 'room' or 'extent'. The combination reflects a historical context where certain areas were designated for religious or spiritual practices, evolving to encompass personal and communal spaces that hold significant meaning.

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