This is the 4680th most frequent Japanese word.
断食
Fasting.
断食 is used here to refer to fasting for health purposes, indicating a disciplined dietary practice.
最近、健康のために断食を始めました。
Recently, I started fasting to improve my health.
断食 is described as a spiritual practice, showing its use in historical or religious activities.
昔の修行者は断食を行い、心身を清めました。
Ancient practitioners conducted fasting to purify their mind and body.
断食 refers to the completion of a fasting period, suggesting a transition back to eating in moderation.