English Dictionary

omphaloskepsis

名詞

不可算名詞 比喩的用法

Contemplation of or meditation upon one's navel; navel-gazing. / (figuratively) Ratiocination to the point of self-absorption.

日本語の意味

自身のおへそ（臍）の観察や瞑想を行うこと。 / （比喩的に）自己に没入するような、極端な内省や熟考に没頭すること。

During the silent retreat, her practice of omphaloskepsis helped her discover an unexpected sense of calm.

沈黙のリトリート中、彼女のへそを見つめる瞑想の実践は予期せぬ安らぎをもたらした。

意味（1）

Contemplation of or meditation upon one's navel; navel-gazing.

意味（2）

(figuratively) Ratiocination to the point of self-absorption.

Act we must; for we cannot sit rapt in educational omphaloscepsis while youngsters grow up and become the fathers and mothers of the next generation.