Ikigai

Meaning: The thing that makes you want to get out of bed — the intersection of what you love, what you're good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for.

Language: Japanese

Literally: reason for being

Category: Everyday

Origin: Japanese 生き甲斐; iki ('life') + gai ('worth').

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