Pari
/jv/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (JV).Javanese•1 meaning found
Noun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A cereal grass of the genus Oryza that produces grain harvested as a primary food staple. In an agrarian context, pari refers to the rice plant grown in paddies or dry fields, symbolizing sustenance and prosperity for the community.
beras
Rice grains that have been husked.
Gabah
Refers to harvested rice grains that have not yet been husked.
Padi
The standard Indonesian equivalent for the Oryza sativa plant.
pare
A Sundanese dialect term used to refer to rice grains or unhusked rice.
Sega
The final product of 'pari' after it becomes rice and is cooked.
Memayu Hayuning Bawana
A philosophical expression often associated with the success of the rice harvest as a form of natural balance.
The word pari originates from Old Javanese and serves as the direct regional equivalent of the formal Indonesian term padi (rice plant). Etymologically, it belongs to the broader Austronesian language family, with cognate forms found across many regional languages of the Indonesian archipelago. In Javanese culture, “pari” carries profound spiritual significance, closely associated with Dewi Sri, the goddess of fertility and agricultural prosperity. Javanese proverbs and folk expressions frequently employ pari as a symbol of livelihood, abundance, and agrarian well-being. The term remains actively used in everyday speech among Javanese farming communities, particularly in rural Central and East Java.
Sawise udan wingi, tanduran pari ing sawah katon ijo banget lan seger.
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Definition: An interrogative phrase in krama inggil Javanese register meaning “how” or “in what manner”, used to politely inquire about the condition, state, or method of something with a high degree of respect.
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