雑念(ざつねん)

ざつねん
noun
distracting thoughts; idle thoughts; stray thoughts
1. distracting thoughts; idle thoughts; stray thoughts
Unwanted or irrelevant thoughts that interfere with concentration, meditation, or focused work. Originally a Buddhist term referring to thoughts that obstruct spiritual practice, now used broadly for any mental distractions.
雑念(ざつねん)を払(はら)って集中(しゅうちゅう)する。
Clear away distracting thoughts and concentrate.
瞑想(めいそう)の最中(さいちゅう)に雑念(ざつねん)が浮(う)かんでくる。
Distracting thoughts come to mind during meditation.
試験(しけん)前(まえ)は雑念(ざつねん)を捨(す)てて、勉強(べんきょう)に専念(せんねん)しなければならない。
Before exams, you need to cast aside distracting thoughts and devote yourself to studying.

USAGE:
雑念(ざつねん) originally comes from Buddhist practice, where it refers to thoughts that obstruct meditation. In modern usage, it broadly means any unwanted mental distractions during focused activities.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 雑念(ざつねん)を払(はら)う (to clear away distracting thoughts)
  • 雑念(ざつねん)を捨(す)てる (to cast aside distracting thoughts)
  • 雑念(ざつねん)が浮(う)かぶ (distracting thoughts arise)
  • 雑念(ざつねん)にとらわれる (to be caught up in distracting thoughts)
  • 雑念(ざつねん)を振(ふ)り払(はら)う (to shake off distracting thoughts)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 雑念(ざつねん): distracting thoughts (interfere with focus)
  • 邪念(じゃねん): wicked thoughts, impure thoughts (morally negative)
  • 妄想(もうそう): delusion, fantasy (unrealistic imaginings)
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