noun
isolated place; hermitage
Buddhist term for a secluded dwelling or retreat, often used for meditation or ascetic practice. Rare in everyday language.
僧は阿蘭若で静かに修行に励んだ。
The monk quietly devoted himself to training in the hermitage.
Refers to a monastery or larger religious community, whereas 阿蘭若 emphasizes seclusion.
Transliteration of Sanskrit 'araṇya' (forest, wilderness), adopted into Buddhist terminology for a secluded place of practice.