# ikigai

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The Japanese concept of a reason for being, and having a sense of purpose based on one's interests and talents.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 生き甲斐.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/ikigai