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摂理 (せつり) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

摂せつ理り

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Common wordFreq.FrequencyTop 50,000

Meanings

1

noun

laws of nature; natural order

Refers to the fundamental principles or order governing the natural world. Often used in philosophical or scientific contexts.

自し然ぜんの摂せつ理りに従したがって生いきる。
Live in accordance with the laws of nature.

2

noun

divine providence

Christianity

Specifically Christian term for God's guiding and sustaining power over creation.

Kanji

摂vicarious, surrogate, act in addition to
理logic, arrangement, reason

Similar words

法ほう則そく
法則 is a general term for 'law' or 'rule' in science, society, etc. 摂理 is more abstract, referring to the underlying order or providence, often with a philosophical or religious nuance.

Etymology

From Chinese 攝理, composed of 攝 (take in, govern) and 理 (principle, order). The term entered Japanese with both philosophical and Christian theological meanings.

神かみの摂せつ理りを信しんじる。

Believe in divine providence.