What does 禅 mean?
禅 is a Japanese noun meaning “Zen (Buddhism)” in English. It can also be translated as “Zen (Buddhism)” depending on context. It is written as 禅 in kanji, ぜん in hiragana, and zen in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentence
禅は私たちの心を鍛練するといわれる。
They say Zen cultivates our mind.