【海外の反応】 「世界は日本特有の思想を今すぐ取り入れていくべき！」トルコメディアが取り上げた日本特有の言葉とは？【日本のあれこれ】

The world should adopt the Japanese way of thinking! Hello, everyone. I'm Yuri of Personality. Among the words we Japanese use, there are many words that resonate with the hearts of foreigners. Today, I'm going to introduce 10 Japanese words that were picked up by the Turkish media Daily Sabah. They said that we should adopt the Japanese way of thinking that can be seen from those words. What kind of expression and concept did the Turkish media focus on? Let's take a look! The Japanese way of thinking picked up by the Turkish media 1. Obai-tōri Obai-tōri refers to the four plants of sakura, ume, momo, and sumomo. In Buddhism, it is called like this, that they grow up as the best flowers without changing their individual bodies, without being compared to others, and that it is important to polish oneself. The origin of this word is a sentence that summarizes the words of Nichiren. It is written in Ongi-kuden. It is a sentence that refers to Musa-sanjin, which is a reinterpretation of Obai-tōri. Musa-sanjin refers to the principle of truth, the principle of being a man of wisdom, a man of great strength, and a man of virtue. It means just as it is. In the Kokinchomonjū, which was translated in the Kamakura period, there is a flower called Obai-tōri in spring, a flower called Kōran-shigiku in autumn, a flower called Kōren-shigiku in winter, In Japanese, it is called Oubai-tori. Kouran-shiniku is a red orchid representing autumn and a purple chrysanthemum, and it is said that the colors and scents of spring cherry blossoms, plum blossoms, peach blossoms, sumomomo, autumn orchids, and chrysanthemums each have their own beauty. In other words, even if you are not placed in a great thing called individuality, everyone has a good quality that only they have, and it is Oubai-tori's idea that one's true self is beautiful and noble. It is a word that seems to have taken precedence over the modern era that respects diversity. 2. Japanese The word Japanese, which is a cultural concept that means Japan, has been registered as an intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO in recent years, and is gaining recognition overseas. In addition, the meaning of peace, which means to soften and harmonize, seems to be a different meaning at first glance, but the original meaning is the same. I think it's wonderful that the word peace means Japan, a peaceful country, as well as the Japanese word for peace. It is often said that Japanese people do not like conflict and respect the whole of peace. It is not that there is no conflict at all, but it is a manifestation of the spirit of peace, which emphasizes the integrity of society and groups and sometimes does not express personal feelings. 3. Shibui Shibui is a Japanese concept that has evolved over time and has various meanings. It can be used to explain the nature of people, but it can also be used to explain artistic performances and objects. In most cases, the word Shibui has a positive tendency. Shibui is dominated by the seven elements of simplicity, silence, modesty, nature, everyday life, imperfection, and silence, and Japanese people often express the modest and unadorned beauty as Shibui. The word Shibushi, the origin of Shibui, was born in the Muromachi period. Originally, it was a word that meant a cool breeze or acidity. However, at the beginning of the Edo period, this word pointed to a comfortable aesthetics. The people of Edo expressed their preferences using this word because they wanted to be beautiful so that they would not stand out from songs, kimonos, and artifacts, but also because they wanted to be beautiful. The essence of Shibui is to find beauty in simplicity without adding unnecessary things. Shibui has a complex concept that combines multiple perspectives, such as modesty, imperfection, a posture that does not pursue a clear sky, and a good hair. 4. Omotenashi Omotenashi is a word that has become well-known overseas through the speech of the Tokyo Olympic Prime Minister. This word means to receive the best treatment without expecting anything in return, and it is accepted as an important part of the culture that aims deeply for Japanese society. It is said that Omotenashi has two meanings. The first is the theory that a polite word was added to Motenashi. Motenashi originally means to achieve something, and it includes not only physical things but also physical things like the heart. In addition, it is natural to interpret Nashitogeru as satisfying the other person. From the above, Omotenashi means to improve the satisfaction of the customer by things and the heart. The second is the theory that Omotenashi, which means a state without a back and front, is the origin. In this case, it is possible to interpret it as welcoming the customer with a heart without a back and front. In summary, Omotenashi is to welcome the customer with a good heart for the sake of improving the satisfaction of the customer. By the way, Omotenashi was born in Japan during the Heian period. In Genji Monogatari, a literary work in the middle of the Heian period, the word Motenashi has already appeared. The specific beginning of Omotenashi is Chano-yu, which was transmitted from China. It is said that the prototype of tea ceremony, which invites a guest to a tea room and serves tea, has existed since the Heian period. With the spread of Chano-yu since the Heian period, the spirit of Omotenashi has also spread to Japan. 5. Komorebi Komorebi is a scene where the sun's rays fall from the trees in the forest. Although it is a phenomenon that can be seen anywhere in the world, it seems that there are only two words that represent this situation. By the way, if you express Komorebi in English, Sunlight filters through the trees. The interplay between the light and the leaves. In Japanese, it means the light shining through the gaps in the trees, and it takes a long time to explain. Foreigners, especially people from English-speaking countries, are surprised to learn the meaning of the Japanese word Komorebi. At the same time, they praise the Japanese power of recognizing natural phenomena. Komorebi was a wonderful expression that could be done because it was a Japanese person who loved nature and lived closely to the change of seasons. 6. Mottainai Mottainai is a Japanese word with the idea that food is not wasted and that limited resources are treated with care. In recent years, as a word that is emphasized in Japan that cherishes things, recognition abroad has also increased. The words and ways of thinking that it is a pity to waste things and time actually exist abroad. If so, why is it said that Mottainai is a word that only exists in Japanese? The origin of Mottainai is that all things are related to each other, and it is not natural for them to exist. Originally, it meant that it was a pity to lose the original value of things. It is not natural for things to exist, and the respect and gratitude for things that they are also made alive by the existence of things have been embraced by the Japanese for a long time. From there, the culture of saying that it is a waste if you do not use it until the value of things is lost has emerged. However, words that fit this kind of culture and ideology do not exist abroad. Therefore, Mottainai is said to be a word that only exists in Japan. For example, in English, things, time, and money are expressed as if they were wasted. According to the dictionary, the word wasteful has the meaning of wasteful, wasteful, and wasteful, and the main meaning is to use it in vain. However, there is no respect or gratitude for things like Mottainai. Wangari Ma, an environmental activist in Kenya who won the Nobel Peace Prize, spread the word Mottainai as a universal language. She came to Japan in 2005 at an event related to the Kyoto Dictionary. In an interview with the editor-in-chief of Mainichi Newspaper, she was impressed by the meaning and culture of the word Mottainai for the first time. Because Mottainai includes the culture of reducing, reusing, and recycling, as well as the culture of respecting and cherishing things. Mottainai is an important concept that leads to the solution of environmental issues, and it is a word that does not exist in other countries, including respect and gratitude for things. Therefore, Wangari Ma advocated spreading Mottainai as a universal language. 7. Improvement Improvement, which has become known as a method of continuously improving efficiency in Toyota's automotive industry, is a famous concept in Japan that can also be used in English as improvement. Many people use it in their daily lives as a way to learn their favorite habits. In addition, improvements with practical methods are easy to accept for developing countries. It is said that many developing countries are currently aiming for a high degree of industrialization by improvement. 8. Compassion Compassion is a way of thinking to put aside your own thoughts and try to understand the other person's feelings. It is quite difficult to gain the heart of an ignorant person, but as a lesson to respect the other person's position, it is said that introduction is being attempted in overseas businesses and educational fields. The United States ranked first in responsibility, second in justice, and third in calmness, and Korea ranked first in courtesy, second in responsibility, and third in empathy. It is said that Japan is a country that emphasizes the compassion of the majority of the world. 9. A reason for being A reason for being is a Japanese word that means the joy of living, the value of living, and so on. It is a word that has attracted attention overseas in recent years as a secret to finding the meaning of life in your own way and turning your passion towards it and living every day. Overseas, the word ikigai is used without translating Japanese, but its meaning is even deeper and more philosophical than the general definition of ikigai in Japan. When explaining the concept of ikigai, it can be used as a diagram that visually illustrates the relationship between multiple groups and the range of groups. Think of the four circles as a diagram of what you are good at, what you love, what you get money for, and what the world needs. Okane wo moraeru koto katsu tokui na koto wa shokugyou. Okane wo moraeru koto katsu yononaka ga hitsuyou to suru koto wa tenshoku. Daisuki na koto katsu yononaka ga hitsuyou to suru koto wa shimei. Tokui na koto katsu daisuki na koto wa jounetsu. Soshite, yottsu no en ga subete kasanatte iru tokoro ga jibun no ikigai ni narimasu. Dan Buitner's Blue Zone, which became a bestseller in the U.S., is a book about a community of over 100 years old. In it, it was concluded that the secret to longevity is in ikigai. 10. Wabisabi Wabisabi is a concept that originates from Zen. It deals with the aesthetics of simplicity and imperfection. In Japan, it is called wabisabi because it recognizes the beauty of simple and old things and is satisfied with it. The end of a lonely season, the decayed old shaji moss, and the mismatched chaki. It is extremely difficult to express these beautiful and sad feelings in one word. In the old days, Japanese people began to express them with unique words such as wabisabi and mono no aware. Of course, it depends on the person what kind of situation they feel wabisabi in. However, if you look at the quiet Kare-sansui, you can see that most Japanese people feel the beauty of it. Even if it is difficult to express it in a language, you can say that wabisabi is a common recognition of Japanese people. Such wabisabi is said to be particularly difficult for Westerners to translate and interpret, even in Japanese expression. However, in recent years, there are more and more foreigners who try to incorporate the spirit of wabisabi into their lives with an approach such as the way of mind and philosophy. In the interior scene of Western Japan, the concept of wabisabi is used in conjunction with the terms simple and minimalist. Although it is not gorgeous or dazzling, it has a sophisticated look that eliminates waste. It seems that wabisabi is felt in a philosophical space that emits a warmth and a sense of security like a family home. For me, wabisabi is a mixture of sadness, nostalgia, and beauty. When I look at the scattering cherry blossoms, I feel especially wabisabi. You can learn a lot from the Japanese values. The world should incorporate the ideas of the Japanese. Recently, I learned the word life. If you can find the meaning of life, the concept of work may disappear. Life is important for humanity to live a new life. It is sad that there is no English word with the same meaning as these wonderful Japanese words. When I learn new words, I can see a new world. Yesterday, I was impressed by the sunset while jogging. Summary In Japan, an island country, a unique culture has been nurtured for a long time. There are many deep and meaningful words in Japanese that cannot be explained easily in foreign languages. And the beautiful words that have been refined over time are still used in many situations, including the meaning that fits the present. We want to use these words more actively so that we can pass on the treasures of Japan and the beauty of Japanese to the next generation. How was it? I would be happy if you could tell me your impressions in the comments. Please like and subscribe to my channel. Thank you for watching until the end. See you in the next video.