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by Nanami Nishihara | 10-04-2017 16:10
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"Mottainai"-This Japanese word is a keyword for green living. The meaning of this word includes the meaning of reduce, reuse, recycle and respect for natural environment. For example, when someone throw things which are still available, we say "Mottainai" in Japan. Wangari Muta Maathai, an African woman who received a Nobel prize in 2004 for her green activity, was impressed by this word and said "The idea behind the word 'Mottainai' is based on the appreciation for the nature." When you find someone who throw something available, please say "Mottainai" and tell them the importance of reduce, reuse, recycle and respect for the nature. Since natural resources in the world are limited, we have to recognize the importance of the spirit of Mottainai. We should use things as long as we can, and be careful not to waste resources. Say "Mottainai", and save our earth. reference: http://www.mottainai.info/jp/ |
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7 Comments
thanks for sharing
Posted 06-02-2018 23:02
good report
Posted 06-02-2018 23:00
A goodles concept, thanks for sharing it with us. :😊😊
Posted 15-04-2017 02:54
Nanami, thank you for your report. I personally use ????たい??い alot, but I never knew there was an initiative with ????たい??い. Thank you for letting me know.
Posted 12-04-2017 14:44
Hi Nanami! Thanks for introducing us interesting word:)
It is impressive that this one word can imply all these invaluable meanings.
Posted 12-04-2017 13:27
Wangari Maathai remains to be one of Kenya's biggest accomplishments. Mottainai.
Posted 10-04-2017 19:58
Thanks. This is a novel idea, let's promote the green living.
Posted 10-04-2017 19:07