『88 Japanese Wisdom』に込めた思い（『88 Japanese Wisdom』にこめたおもい）
このたび、私の初めての本『88 Japanese Wisdom: For Business, Leadership, and Life』を出版しました。日本に受け継がれてきた言葉や考え方を、英語で紹介した一冊です。
本書で取り上げたのは、単なることわざの解説ではありません。「一期一会」「適材適所」「もったいない」などの言葉を通して、日本の文化や価値観を感じてもらえるように書きました。仕事やリーダーシップ、日々の暮らしの中で、私自身が考えたり、支えられたりしてきたことも織り込んでいます。
日本語の言葉には、短い表現の中に深い意味が込められているものがたくさんあります。直訳するだけでは伝わらない背景や感覚もあります。だからこそ、本書では言葉の意味だけでなく、その言葉がどのような考え方につながっているのかを、自分の経験を交えながら紹介しました。
この本を書いたのは、誰かに教訓を押しつけるためではありません。読んだ方が自分の経験と重ね、「この言葉は自分にも当てはまる」と感じる一節に出会ってくれたらうれしいと思っています。私にとっても、書きながら自分の考えを振り返る時間になりました。
本を出版するのは初めてで、執筆から編集、出版まで、自分で一つずつ進めました。完成した本を手にしたとき、日本の言葉や知恵を英語で紹介できたことに、大きな喜びを感じました。
『88 Japanese Wisdom』が、日本文化に興味を持つ方や、仕事や人生について考える方にとって、何かを見つめ直すきっかけになれば幸いです。気になった言葉を折に触れて読み返し、自分の毎日に生かしていただけたらと思います。
それでは、また次回のニュースレターでお会いしましょう。
The Story Behind 88 Japanese Wisdom
I’m excited to share that I recently published my first book, 88 Japanese Wisdom: For Business, Leadership, and Life. The book introduces words and ideas that have been passed down through Japanese culture, sharing them with readers in English.
The book is more than a collection of explanations of Japanese sayings. Through expressions such as ichigo ichie (treasure each encounter), tekizai tekisho (the right person in the right place), and mottainai (a sense of regret over waste), I wanted to share some of the culture and values behind these words. I’ve also included lessons and reflections from my own experiences in business, leadership, and everyday life.
Many Japanese expressions carry a deeper meaning within just a few words. Simply translating them into another language doesn’t always capture the background, feeling, or way of thinking behind them. That’s why I wanted to go beyond the meaning of each word and explore the ideas they represent, along with stories and experiences from my own life.
I didn’t write this book to tell people what they should learn or how they should live. Instead, I hope readers will connect the words with their own experiences and come across a passage that makes them think, “This applies to me, too.” Writing the book also gave me an opportunity to look back on my own experiences and reflect on the ideas that have shaped me.
This was my first experience publishing a book, and I worked through each step myself, from writing and editing to publishing. When I finally held the finished book in my hands, I felt a great sense of joy and accomplishment knowing that I had been able to share Japanese words and wisdom with readers around the world in English.
I hope this book will inspire those who are interested in Japanese culture, as well as those who enjoy reflecting on their work and life. I hope you’ll find a few words that resonate with you and perhaps come back to them from time to time, finding ways to bring their wisdom into your everyday life.
Thank you for reading, and I look forward to sharing more with you in our next newsletter.
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