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Definition and Synonyms for 断食
| 1. | 絶食 | 食物を断つ事 |
| Fast | abstaining from food | |
| Synonyms: | 断食, 絶食 | |
| 2. | 絶食 | 食べることを絶つ |
| Fast | abstain from eating | |
| Synonyms: | 断食, 絶食 | |
| 3. | 断食 | 宗教的、または医学的理由などで特定の食物を控える |
| Fast | abstain from certain foods, as for religious or medical reasons | |
| Synonyms: | 断食 |
Meanings for each kanji in 断食
| » | 断 | severance; decline; refuse; apologize; warn; dismiss; prohibit; decision; judgement; cutting |
| » | 食 | eat; food |
Categories 断食 is a member of
| 1. | 禁欲 | 本能的欲望におぼれるのを控える行為または実践 |
| Abstinence | act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite | |
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| 2. | 消費しないことを選ぶ | |
| Abstain | choose not to consume | |
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Sample Sentences for 断食
痩せるには過酷な断食をしないといけないと思っている人。
People who think that if they are to lose weight they must go on a strict fast.
私はムスリムではないので断食を守る義務はないのだが、同じアパートで暮らす以上、そうした慣習に配慮することは大事なことだ。
I'm not a Muslim and so I have no obligation to observe the fast but as long as I'm living in the same apartment having consideration for such a custom is important.
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