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Ikigai – Meaning “reason for being” or “purpose in life.”
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Natsukashii – Feeling of nostalgic longing for something or someone from the past.
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Komorebi – The sunlight filtered through the leaves of trees.
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Tsundoku – The act of buying books and not reading them.
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Yugen – Profound sense of beauty and mystery.
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Mono no aware – The bittersweet feeling of the impermanence of life.
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Wabi-sabi – Appreciating the beauty of imperfection and impermanence.
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Koi no yokan – The feeling of knowing that you are falling in love.
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Shinrin-yoku – Forest bathing or immersing oneself in nature.
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Kaizen – Continuous improvement through small changes.
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Kintsukuroi – The art of repairing broken pottery with gold, emphasizing its history and beauty.
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Otsukaresama desu – Phrase used to acknowledge someone’s hard work or effort. APPRECIATION THANK YOU COUNSELOR QUOTES
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Sakura – Cherry blossom, symbolizing the transient nature of life.
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Ganbatte – Phrase used to encourage and support someone.
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Shoganai – Accepting a situation as it is, knowing that it cannot be helped or changed.
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Bachido – Dedication to a craft or skill, practicing until reaching mastery.
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Mottainai – Feeling of regret for wasting something, usually related to resources or opportunities.
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Yugen fukinsei – Appreciating the beauty in asymmetry and imperfection.
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Chouto hanpa – Balancing things evenly, finding a middle ground or compromise.
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Shinjitsu – Truth or reality, seeking the essence of things.
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Zen – State of calm and mindful awareness.
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Ganbaru – To persevere and do your best, even in difficult situations.
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O-genki desu ka? – Phrase used to ask “How are you?”