Japanese Concepts to Live By: Ikigai & Omoiyari

What does "Ikigai" truly mean in Japanese? Purpose of life? Reason for being?
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In this video, I'll teach you two beautiful Japanese concepts for self-improvement: Ikigai (生き甲斐）and Omoiyari (思いやり).
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[@danielm.4346]

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[@danielm.4346]

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[@KamiSeiTo]

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[@br41nc3ll]

This is so true!

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[@Madhattersinjeans]

Yeah she does have something that some teachers don't seem to have. There's a sort of personal intention behind her teaching, she's not just reading from a notebook or explaining concepts because it's correct. There's a genuine sense of her wanting to express part of the emotions behind the words that doesn't come across if you only learn from books or subtitles.

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[@leyteristhomas6994]

I think cure dolly is the best teacher of Japanese, but misa is one of the best too

[@SuperTwoU]

My Ikigai is learning Japanese. Everyday that I learn something new it's just such a great feeling. Thank you Misa for teaching me so much over the past few years.

[@nmitsthefish]

Ive spent more time watching your videos in the past year than i have hanging out with my best friends lol thank you sooo much. Learning japanese is a serious time consuming commitment and binge watching your videos over and over and over has brought me so much joy and knowledge! Couldnt have gotten this far without you

[@wave8359]

Misa uses English better than so many native speakers !---can't imagine ever getting so good at another language that I could deal with abstract concepts so well and so profoundly ..............this lady really peels off the outer layers and gets to the inner core of language .----shows that brains and beauty really can go together !!

[@HarmoniousMelodies457]

ミサ先生のおかげで日本語にペラペラになりました。日本語を初めて勉強したとき、ミサ先生の文法ビデオを何回に見られていて、ビデオを見られ終わった後、白紙に日本語の文法とルールを手書きで何回に練習して、日本語の文法と文法のルールを頭に刻められました。ですから、みさ先生、このメッセージを読むことができたら、心の底から本当にありがとうございました。生き甲斐を見つけられますように。

[@yorgosathanasiadis5335]

The way you describe “ikigai” sounds a lot like “[this thing/activity/etc] is giving me life!”

[@sinimeg]

I love how you explain things, and how visual your videos are to help us understand better, you really put a lot of effort on them

[@tensaijuusan4653]

みさ先生のヴィデオをいっぱい観て勉強した甲斐があったと思います。ありがとうございます。

[@elianewinter2638]

Thank you so much for defining these concepts. I haven’t heard of ikigai and omoiyari before and I’m so glad you've explained them today. They are lovely and we all should try to live by them. Let’s be kind to each other and to ourselves. Sharing my life with my SO is my ikigai ^_^

[@vikipechi]

So happy to see you again🥺🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@FindecanorNotGmail]

I feel like it has been too long since last time.

[@Shinjuku_Samurai]

I find ikigai in listening to and learning from your lessons. Your voice and pace of speaking is soothing and easy to listen to. It really communicates well! I find it interesting that English is not your native language, yet I can understand you much better than many native speakers I interact with in daily life. ありがとう Misa sensei! ☺

[@yasaiasazuke]

本を書くことに生き甲斐を感じます。

[@randycouch9571]

So happy to see another video. Thank you Misa-san.

[@Benek_ja]

Please never stop making videos 😊

[@jeffreygates5788]

I was recently in Japan, Kyushu Island. And travelled the beautifull countryside ,and met some great locals, and had a lot of laughter, soo me thinks my trip to Japan was my ikigai, I just wish I had a teacher like you ,soo good , thank you so much . From the Aussie bloke

[@shieldia2143]

Thank you once again for thoroughly explaining and breaking down the meaning of the words for us to understand.

[@jeremyw.5729]

The next era of Misa Sensei has begun!

[@filu_desu]

This was a really interesting lesson, Misa! Thank you! And thank you more generally for all the work you put into your videos! I know you haven't found it easy recently, so please know that I appreciate all of it so much. You are an amazing teacher and I have learned, and continue to learn a lot from you. AND... You say "crisps" too! 😂 Please.. let that little bit of Britain stick with you for the rest of your life. Your jumper looks so soft warm! See you in stream chat!

[@jeffb2550]

As others have noted, you are an excellent teacher, I’ve been using your YT content *extensively* in learning Japanese.

[@br41nc3ll]

Yes she is!

[@nahi3785]

Welcome back!! I can't thank you enough for teaching me Japanese for all these years

[@dirtcop11]

Seeing a new post from you makes me happy. I like the concept of finding meaning in life. I think helping others is very important. To have a friend like Misa is a blessing.

[@robertkendle3291]

数年前からミサ先生のビデオを見始めた｡その時前に日本語をたくさん勉強したのに絶対進捗できなかった｡ でもミサ先生のビデオは日本語の文法が分かれるように本当に役に立ってた｡ その時から日本人に惚れていて今婚約になった！今年の正月は新しい日本の家族と一緒にいる｡ 今までいろいろとありがとうございました、　で、よろしくお願いします！

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If I had you as my Japanese teacher, I would show up everyday for as long it would take to develop some proficiency in Japanese. You are the best on this platform. Thank you for continuing to upload and bring lovers of the language together ❤

[@TheWishinator]

さいきん日本語のべんきょうは私の生きがいです。まだ下手で、しょしんしゃですが、とても楽しいです。べんきょうの間、めっちゃうれしいです。みささんのビデオはいつも私をたすける。本当にありがとうございます。

[@kellyj.azania4371]

That was such a pleasant lesson.

[@conradoconceicao1717]

ミサ先生の動画を待った甲斐があった

[@ArchangelGavriel]

Thank you so very much for defining these words and concepts. I really do appreciate all that you do for us. You really are a treasure. Peace and blessings to you.

[@basedsantana]

thank you for everything you do misa

[@GlenMarkMartin]

This is a wonderful lesson. Part of the joy of studying a language is exploring the intersection of the language and the underlying culture. This is a wonderful example.

[@RenardAgrume]

As always thanks for the lesson! Your videos are the most easy to understand for me (:

[@FinDi90]

How did you know I was "only" listening while crafting at the same time... Joking aside, I guess I'm doing two ikigai at the same time, though. Learning a new language and making something I'll use at work to hopefully make the kids feel joy.

[@sunnystrawberry95]

みさ先生、いつも勉強になる動画をありがとうございます！ みさ先生のチャンネルは日本語を学ぶのに私のお気に入りのチャンネルです。「生き甲斐」とか「思いやり」とか初めて聞いたのでこの動画とても面白かったです！ もしかしたら私の「生き甲斐」は日本のお菓子を食べることかもしれません！ ああ、東京トリートとサクラコからボックスを入手できればいいのですが、私はまだ未成年ですね… でもいつかですね! 私の日本語が少し下手だったらごめんなさい、まだ勉強中です。 みさ先生の動画は日本語の勉強にとても役に立ちました! 正直に言って、みさ先生がなかったら、私の日本語学習はどうなるかわかりません。 みさ先生、これからもいい日々を過ごしていることを願っています！♡ みさ先生の教え方が大好きです。動画を一日中見ていられます!

[@bahamut7028]

Your are a incredible teacher I hope to Learn more From you

[@khayn]

That's why I love Japan and Japanese culture so much! Sure, it began with anime and music (バビーメタルが大好きです!), but more and more I learn about culture, more astonished and humbled I feel. Concepts you talked about, or other ones like ganbatte philosophy (if I can call it that) - always taking life on with resolve, never giving up, always giving your best. Empathy in Europe is fake, we pat ourselves on the back while doing many things just for show, like caring for illegal, dangerous migrants while having no true concern for our own neighbors and people we pass-by every day. Japan seems, at least for me, much more genuine. Those concepts you talked about came from shinto, don't they? Again, I learned something interesting from you today and will search for my own いきがい みさ先生、ありがとうございました！ Greetings from Poland, please take care ;-)

[@Macieks300]

Very interesting video idea, Misa. I always love learning about concepts from other cultures.

[@banishedtactics4806]

You are amazing Misa! I've been trying to learn Japanese off and on for a few years. I always come back to your channel for help to learning new concepts!

[@jeffjohnson3287]

gratitude is where ikigai enters

[@kamolrustamov1765]

You are a good teacher, a very good.

[@achreion]

みさ先生は、日本語の先生だけじゃなくて、生活の先生ですね。本当に面白くて大切な動画だと思います。ありがとうございます！ 僕の生き甲斐は、神様です。生きにくいとき、「神様はとみにいる」と思って元気になります。 思いやりは、最近元気じゃない友達は遠い医者を診に行かなきゃいけませんでした。友達はお花が大好きだから、僕は、友達が留守していたら、友達の家にお花を置きました。友達が帰ったとき、長いドライブで疲れたけど、きれいなお花を見て、びっくりして喜びました。

[@gsr4535]

New Misa? Yay! I love her kanji learning videos! 👍

[@Asakura95Hao]

Finally here! I was afraid you'd been rumbled by Eren.

[@dropkickpikachu]

玄米茶一番好きなお茶だよ！

[@rydzr3746]

Im so happy that you were able to share the true meaning of 生き甲斐. My one 生き甲斐 is seeing everyone smile.

[@d-equalizer]

Wow Misa! Thank you for clarifying this! That's a big difference it makes more sense than the western translation.

[@LostJediProductions]

Misa san, your videos are always so pleasant and informative to watch.! Never stop what you are doing because it makes many people happy.

[@dragonyklam]

みさ先生の動画を見ることに生き甲斐を感じます。😊😊

[@randycouch9571]

There are no better teachers out there. Don't you forget THAT!

[@who2785]

WELCOME BACK QUEEN

[@frankkubrick865]

Thanks for clarifying the meaning of Ikigai! I think Wabi sabi is another concept that might be commonly misinterpreted, would love to learn the true meaning of that too.

[@pencilears]

I really appreciate when you explain the cultural context and deeper meaning of words/phrases, it's impossible to learn a language without context, so we would be lost without your insights!

[@gabemik]

Misa, the thorough explanations and detailed captions make your videos must watch viewing for learning Japanese. Thank you. As someone with a common red/green color blindness I want to say that you have managed to choose colors that I have no trouble distinguishing in your captions. I often struggle when others use color as a teaching aid. Your choices have never left me confused! Thank you!

[@jakoblarok]

I've been watching KZbin from Japan for over 4 years, so I'm sad that KZbin took so long to suggest your channel. When I saw that the first quote was one I know from Nietzsche, I immediately subscribed. I look forward to studying all your lessons for the nuances I don't always feel comfortable bothering my co-workers for in the staffroom, whilst we are all busy with lesson planning. 今からよろしくお願いたします。

[@sebastienkneur1280]

みさ先生のビデオを見ることに生き甲斐を感じます。

[@neculageorgespiru6258]

You are a very good teacher and also a great story teller because you are really putting your feelings in what you are speaking about. Listening you it can be much better for someone than reading a book or watching a movie.

[@jordanmcmorris5248]

I'm so happy there's a new video!

[@DanihelMetalPromotion]

I am someone living in an individualistic society who practices omoiyari all the time. This is probably why I feel way more comfortable in collectivistic societies that still have space for personal freedom and expression. Hope to one day be able to move and never come back here to Europe, at least not to live. Then again I have only lived here and have no idea how living in Asia would be. Only been on vacation there. So what do I know? Haha. But I am willing to give it a shot. Still a work in progress but at least I do have some goals although they might be far into the future. My ikigai is 100% travel. Nothing even comes close to making me feel alive except hearing really good live music. But in a very different way. Both are good of course. Travel and just explore different parts of the worls is what I love the most. I dont even need to do anything specific. I can sit at a coffee shop in the summer just people watching. It's great. Or go on a hike or walk and have short conversations with some people along the way. I enjoy the simple things the most. I hap hoped you would also include the concept of 'Ma'. I love this, take a moment to process all the things you just encountered. At least that is what I believe it is. Many people just keep walking without stopping to smell the roses, I believe is what they use in English as a phrase. People that just tick off boxes on a vacation without actually taking the time to really see or hear something will not really experience it. And this isn't only connected to vacation of course. It is the same with a live show of anything. Or a movie that gives you these moments to process the story. It's walking through the forest and looking up, not moving for a while and just taking it in.

[@ruschein]

The things that make me get up and get something out of my life are, in no particular order: Watching anime. Reading manga and light novels. Studying Japanese. Traveling to Japan. Spending time with friends. Learning something new about our universe or technology. Coffee! [There's probably more.]

[@tapuchan200]

Misa, we love you❤. Happy Holidays🎉

[@senoralbertlool]

Thank you for such good ed videos ❤

[@chrisblunden7493]

I haven't watched any of your videos just lately, but this one has made me realise how much I have missed your teaching, and your general outlook and philosophy. Thank you so much!!!

[@ioana-beatricehuruiala2833]

Thank you so much for this video, because for a lot of time I kind of hated the concept of Ikigai especially because of those questions that subtly say about your purpose in life being always about making money, being as productive as possible for society. I found this so pressuring and it made me feel actually depressed. But seeing the actual view on what's ikigai ... it corresponds more with my view on life, so I think now I can declare myself in peace with ikigai and the hate and pressure is gone hahaha

[@yoshihiroballentos6337]

Thanks Misa,this was really an interesting lesson...🥰😊

[@santaparvin1158]

10.12.."You can be terrible at your job and still have it as your ikigai"...Misa break down in laughter 😂😂

[@vicle2520]

日曜日にコーヒーを飲みながら本を読むことに生き甲斐を感じます。

[@randycouch9571]

開けましたおめでとうございます! I hope you have a wonderful new year and look forward to many new videos. I'll certainly catch your streams when I can. Best wishes Misa!

[@NullStaticVoid]

Genmaicha grows on you. I bought an Ito-en genmaicha by accident and didn't like it at first. But now whenever I buy a tea I look for it!

[@kostarnov]

Thank you very much, Sensei! I really appreciate your insight!

[@emikosuzuki6846]

私はミサ先生の動画を見ることが生き甲斐です。これからもずーっと応援してますから。

[@martine5912]

ありがとございますミサせんせい、あけましておめでとうございます🎉

[@greyfox3954]

It is so nice to see you back! O hisa shiburi deatta node, sonata wa shiawase iru no ka na..

[@Dondepuedoencontrar]

Thank you, Misa-sensei. I really enjoyed this video and an interesting explanation. I rarely write comments, but I noticed you were absent for a while. Glad you're back. Hopefully, you're fine.

[@badelNT6]

Oh, so my Ikigai is learning languages that I like and reading manga. Thank you Misa!

[@spencercoursey6061]

ive long accpeted and mostly understood rendaku in japanese, but misa-goat yet again finds a way to relate it to an English concept that i have not seen anywhere else and it just make so much sense...

[@hokkeeable]

Thank you for sharing a great Japanese philosophy besides putting in so much effort in each and every one of the lessons . You are just an amazing teacher . Please do not forget to take some time off from work to find that 生き甲斐 in your life .❤❤

[@ThreeKes]

9:57 Reminds me of a great expression I‘ve seen a couple of times 下手の横好き

[@paulttce]

Misa you are so nice and a great teacher! I love watching all your videos they have helped me very much. You are so cute and pretty also 😍

[@NormaMoon]

いつもいつもありがとう！！本当に　🙏

[@Erik_001]

Enjoyed it very much. Thank you.

[@utkangezer]

未来を見ることも経験することも私の生きがいです。 ありがとうございます。

[@ThatStupidSodaJerk]

I was wondering why it was shinigami and not shinikami. You're the best teacher Misa you're very thorough!

[@tzdtuc-pd9yv]

ただ美しくて奥深い 👍👍❤❤👍👍 ミサさんの動画を見ることに生き甲斐を感じます

[@markspyrison9659]

Thank you, Misa, for giving us these wonderful lessons. I especially enjoy learning Japanese when the concepts taught are interesting too.

[@v.m.8472]

I learned it ! Thank you!

[@prikk7]

Thank you misa sensei.🙏

[@wzdew]

I was having kind of a crummy day, but this video brought me some peace while doing my daily studies. Thanks for all your great content. :)

[@josephval5593]

Thank you for clarifyng this

[@jro558]

So insightful and lovely. Thank you for sharing with us 🤗🤗🤗

[@nijitaido7539]

一番いいですね。生き甲斐のことはすきですありがとうございます

[@tristan_jacques]

Thank youu Misa !

[@Sashin9000]

I love how many pikachus are in the background there

[@Sutwa4367]

教えてくれてありがとうございます!

[@user-bs6to2zb1t]

Thank you so much for the lessons.Really I didnot understand 生き甲斐、your teaching video is easy to understand to me.

[@user-bs6to2zb1t]

Misa Sensei, Thank you so much for the lessons.Really I didnot understand 生き甲斐、your teaching video is easy to understand to me.

[@devran4169]

Misa you are my IKIGAI

[@sundowner62james69]

Great lesson !! Domo arigatou gozaimashita Misa sensei . Shogi ga watashi no oshieru koto ni ikigai o kanjimasu.

[@melt2716]

みさ先生、お久しぶりです！いつでも日本語を教えてくれてありがとうございます。僕はうつ病を患っていますけど、この動画のように生き甲斐という単語の説明を聞くと、命のいいところも感じられると思います。「生き甲斐は１つだけ」とよく聞くなのに、生き甲斐は数えきれないほど多いです。自分の生き甲斐、、、これからよく考えますよね。日本語授業かカウンセリングでしたかな？ｗ

[@user-ve2pi2kq9d]

貴方は日本上級者と思いましたから面白い動画をお勧めします　優しい日本語落語という動画をおすすめします

[@JuanAguilar-ly7di]

Thank you, Misa Sensei

[@user-uv9fo3tc6c]

とても興味深いビデオでした、お疲れ様でした。🙇‍♂️🇩🇪🙋‍♂️😘

[@jeffreygates5788]

Hello my ikigai is donating plasma ,it makes me feel soo good to know that my donation will save a lot of lives. I am old but happy because I love helping people. And I firmly believe that everything I've have given returns to me a thousand times over. ,what the world needs now is love sweet love. And Buddha's blessing to all from gold coast Australia