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is a [[Japan]]ese concept referring to what an individual defines as the meaning of their life.
The term compounds two Japanese words: and , which, when combined and sequentially voiced as gai, result in the meaning 'a reason for living being; a meaning for to life; what something makes life worth living; a 'raison d'être'.
In their book, Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life, Héctor García and Francesc Miralles explain, "This Japanese concept, which translates roughly as 'the happiness of always being busy,' is like logotherapy, but it goes a step beyond." In 2022, the Japanese government posted an article on their official website stating, "A broad concept, it ikigai refers to that which brings value and joy to life: from people, such as one's children or friends, to activities including work and hobbies."
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can be described as having a sense of purpose in life,Michaéla Schippers (2017). 9789058924841, Erasmus Research Institute of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam. . ISBN 9789058924841as well as being a source of motivation. According to a study by Michiko Kumano, feeling as described in Japanese usually refers to the sense of accomplishment and fulfillment that follows when people pursue their passions. Activities that generate the feeling of are not imposed on an individual; they are perceived as spontaneous and undertaken willingly, making them personal and dependent on a person's inner self.
According to Japanese psychologist Katsuya Inoue, is a concept that consists of two aspects: "sources or objects that bring value or meaning to life" and "a feeling that one's life has value or meaning because of the existence of its source or object". Inoue classifies into three categories – social , non-social , and anti-social – from a social perspective. Social refers to form of accepted by society, such as volunteer activities and community activities. A non-social refers to that is not directly related to society, such as faith or self-discipline. Anti-social refers to , which is the basic motivation for living through dark emotions, such as the desire to hate someone or something or to continue having a desire for revenge.
National Geographic reporter Dan Buettner suggested that may be one of the reasons for the longevity of the people of Okinawa. According to Buettner, Okinawans have less desire to Retirement and they continue doing their favorite job as long as they remain healthy. , a close-knit group of friends, is also considered an important reason for the people of Okinawa to live long. (2025). 9780143130727, Penguin Books. ISBN 9780143130727
According to anthropologist Chikako Ozawa-de Silva, for an older generation in Japan, their was to "fit this standard mold of company and family", whereas the younger generation reported their to be about "dreams of what they might become in the future".
Studies have shown that people who do not experience are more likely to suffer from cardiovascular diseases. However, there was no evidence of any correlation with development of malignant tumors.
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