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​Bimyou- not bad or “meh.”

Hikikomori - when a young person, obsessed with tv, video games or the Internet, withdraws from society

Ikigai - a reason for being; why you get up every morning.

Irusu - pretending to be our when someone knocks on the door.

Komorebi - sunlight filtering through the trees.

Kuidaore - to eat yourself into bankruptcy

Majime - am earnest reliable person can simply get things done without drama.

Shibui - old school cool

Shinrin yoku - literally means “forest bathing.” A visit to the forest for relaxation and to improve your health.

Tsundoku - the act of buying a book and leaving it unread. Often piled on your nightstand with other unread books.

Ukiyo - literally the “floating world.” Living in the moment, completely detached from the bothers of life.

Wasuremono - forgotten or lost things; an left at home or on a train

Yoisho - a word without meaning, said when dropping into a chair at night

Yugen- a profound awareness of the universe that triggers a deep emotional response
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