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Yoisho
Yoisho is a Japanese word that has no real meaning at all – it’s what Japanese people say when they flop into a chair after a hard day at work, where others might just exhale or grunt loudly.
Ayurnamat (Inuit)
A word describing the philosophy that there is no point in worrying about events that cannot be changed.
Bothántaíocht (Irish)
From ‘bothán’ meaning ‘hut’ or ‘cabin’, the word refers to the act of going around the neighbours’ houses, collecting gossip. ‘Bothánach’ is an adjective describing someone who does this.
Eigengrau (German)
Lit. meaning “intrinsic gray”, but also refers to the dark grey colour seen by the eyes in perfect darkness, as a result of signals from the optic nerves.
Ikigai (Japanese)
Ikigai is a Japanese word meaning “reason for being.” On the island of Okinawa, it is thought of as “a reason to get up in the morning,” a philosophy which has been linked to the longevity of the people there.
