Its meaning translates roughly to what encompasses personal joy for you, a sense of purpose and meaning, and a feeling of wellbeing.
The word derives from “iki”, meaning life and “kai”, meaning the realisation of hopes and expectations. Each individual’s Ikigai is personal to them and specific to their lives, values and beliefs.
It reflects the inner self of an individual and expresses that faithfully, while simultaneously creating a mental state in which the individual feels at ease.