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chanoyu

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A traditional Japanese tea ceremony in which matcha is prepared and presented.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

an ancient ritual for preparing and serving and drinking tea

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: tea ceremony

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: ceremony

History

Etymology

From Japanese 茶の湯 (ちゃのゆ, cha no yu).