ikigai
Noun
Meaning
ikigai (uncountable)
The Japanese concept of a reason for being, and having a sense of purpose based on one's interests and talents.
Examples
Whether we call it ikigai or sense of purpose, when we pursue what we believe gives life meaning, it gives us life.
Ikigai is, according to Japanese culture, the reason why people get up in the morning.
I recently had the pleasure to read a great article by Thomas Oppong entitled Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a…