Eye-Opening Japanese Concepts That Will Transform Your Life

Credit: canva By Ramsha Nayab Jan 13,2023

Ikigai

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Kaizen

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Mottainai

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Mono no aware

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Wabi-sabi

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Shin-Gi-Tai

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Oubaitori

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Gaman

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Eye-Opening Japanese Concepts That Will Transform Your Life

Ikigai

‘Iki’ in Japanese means ‘life,’ and ‘gai’ describes value or worth, and the concept of Ikigai is pretty much self-explanatory.

Kaizen

Kaizen is a method of continuous improvement based on the theory that small, ongoing positive changes can be significant.

Mottainai

Mottainai means respecting our resources, not wasting them, and using them with gratitude.

Mono no aware

This concept describes having empathy towards things and their inevitable passing.

Wabi-sabi

Wabi-sabi is a concept that encourages us to embrace our imperfections and accept the natural cycle of life.

Shin-Gi-Tai

Shin-Gi-Tai translates as “mind, technique, and body.” Mind, technique, and body are the three elements for maximum performance in martial arts.

Oubaitori

This is a Japanese idiom that talks about never feeling the need to compare yourself to someone else.

Gaman

This concept is widely similar to having a high threshold for tolerance and patience because Gaman translates into enduring patience and dignity.