Wabi-sabi

/ˌwɑːbi ˈsɑːbi/ noun

Definition

The Japanese aesthetic of imperfect beauty.

Etymology

From Japanese 侘寂. Already celebrated! Closing with it because this whole list is wabi-sabi — imperfect, incomplete, and beautiful because of it.

Kelly Says

This list isn't perfect — and that's the POINT! Wabi-sabi teaches us that the crack, the gap, the rough edge is where beauty lives! 500 words is just the beginning. Language is infinite and imperfect and GLORIOUS! 🍵💛

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