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ikigai

ee-kee-guyJapanese

Reason for being; life purpose

Intersection of passion/mission/vocation/profession; your why

Personal definition

Etymology

Japanese 'iki' (life) + 'gai' (worth)

Why it matters

Purpose beyond career; holistic flourishing

Tags

purpose · reason · calling

Related words

Source · Eastern