ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Kintsugi

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /kɪntˈsuːɡi/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Kintsugi is a noun meaning The Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold or similar material, highlighting the cracks instead of disguising them.

Meaning

The Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold or similar material, highlighting the cracks instead of disguising them.

Example Sentences

In rehearsals here the director, Oliver Butler, has brought up kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken objects with powdered gold or other colors to accentuate the cracks.

Synonyms for kintsugi

Depending on context, synonyms include kintsukuroi.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include kintsukuroi, shakudo, lusterware, tenmoku, temmoku, rokusho.

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