atorai

/ɑtɔʃi/

Definitions

1. noun

a Japanese concept referring to the state of being in a situation where one is unable to return to a previous state or status.

“The couple’s atorai was a difficult reality to accept after their home was destroyed in the natural disaster.”

Synonyms

  • fait accompli
  • fait de mieux

Antonyms

  • reversion
  • status quo