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