他た念ねん

noun

thinking about something else; distracted thoughts

Refers to having one's mind on other things, not focused on the present matter. Often used in contexts like meditation or concentration where stray thoughts are a hindrance.

• 座ざ禅ぜん中ちゅうに他た念ねんが浮うかんで集しゅう中ちゅうできなかった。

  During zazen, other thoughts came to mind and I couldn't concentrate.

• 彼かれは他た念ねんなく仕し事ごとに打うち込こんだ。

  He devoted himself to his work without distraction.