侘び わび Also written 侘, 佗, 佗び Meanings Noun taste for the simple and quiet; rustic simplicity; austere refinement; wabi enjoyment of a quiet life Kanji 侘 proud; lonely. Read as わびる. Words containing 侘び 侘び寂び (わびさび) wabi-sabi 侘びる (わびる) to be worried Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists