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88 Japanese Wisdom — Available on Amazon

 

My book, 88 Japanese Wisdom, For Business, Leadership, and Life, explores Japanese words and expressions that offer lessons for how we work, lead, and live.

 

Here are the first 22 entries from Book I:
1. 粋 — True Elegance Never Announces Itself
2. 野暮 — Trying Too Hard to Impress
3. 恥を知る — Know Shame
4. 見栄を張る — Pride Without Substance
5. 諦める — See Clearly
6. もったいない — Respect What Has Value
7. 潔い — Grace in Acceptance
8. 我慢 — Endurance
9. 辛抱 — Perseverance
10. 初心 — Beginner’s Mind
11. 誠 — Sincerity
12. 礼 — Respect
13. 和 — Harmony
14. 義理 — Duty
15. 人情 — Compassion
16. 身の丈 — Know Your Measure
17. 足るを知る — Enough Is Enough
18. 明鏡止水 — A Calm Mind
19. 本音と建前 — Truth and Appearance
20. 空気を読む — Read the Room
21. けじめ — Draw the Line
22. 筋を通す — Stand by Your Principles

 

These words invite us to reflect on our choices, our relationships, and what truly matters.
Which one speaks to you?

 

Find 88 Japanese Wisdom by Kenichi Uchikura on Amazon.