Aware
Aware
The bittersweetness of a fleeting moment.
The cherry blossoms gave her a quiet sense of aware—they'd be gone soon.
Featured Words (Japan)
Japanese has a rich, vibrant culture - and a wealth of words that are hard to translate directly into English.
In Japan, there is a strong focus on group harmony, respect, and unspoken understanding. These cultural values influence the way people speak and the kinds of words they use to describe everyday experiences.
As a result, Japanese has developed words that express ideas and feelings that don't exist in the same way in English. These untranslatable words reflect the unique way people in Japan relate to each other and to the world around them.
Age-otori
Age-otori
Looking worse after a haircut.
He wanted to look sharp for graduation, but it was an age-otori moment instead.
Komorebi
Komorebi
The effect of sunlight filtering through trees.
He sat under the tree, enjoying the peaceful komorebi.
Tsundoku
Tsundoku
Buying books and not reading them.
His tsundoku habit filled every shelf in the house.