nounpositive connotation
Ikigai
“A reason for being; life purpose and fulfillment.”
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Nuance Analysis & Word Contrasts
Ikigai specifically balances four facets: what you love, what you are good at, what the world needs, and what you can get paid for.
Ikigai vs Career
A career is an economic livelihood; Ikigai encompasses holistic spiritual meaning, social value, and personal joy.