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中立

N1
なかだち
中立ち
[nakadachi]
Illustration for 中立

Meanings

1.Noun

break between the light meal and the actual serving of tea (during a formal tea ceremony)

Other Readings

「中立」 has another reading with different meanings.

Examples

両者の間で中立を保つことにした。

I decided to remain neutral between the two parties.

茶事の中立では庭を散策して気持ちを整え直すのが習わしだ。

During the break in a tea ceremony, it is customary to stroll the garden and refresh one's mind.

永世中立国として有名な国がある。

There's a country famous as a permanently neutral country.