Embracing Simplicity: A Journey into Minimalist Living with Shun #243

I chat with Shun, a self-proclaimed "スーパーミニマリスト" . From backpacking days to sharing space with a non-minimalist spouse, Shun reflects on staying light in a world of stuff. We talk about the joys of decluttering, cultural quirks, and the life-changing power of "物に執着しない" (not clinging to things).

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単語 (Vocabulary)

生活スタイル (Lifestyle)

  • ミニマリスト | Minimalist
  • 定住する (ていじゅうする) | To settle down
  • 引っ越す (ひっこす) | To move (house)
  • 新生活 (しんせいかつ) | New life
  • 心がける (こころがける) | To be mindful of
  • 執着する (しゅうちゃくする) | To be attached to
  • はかどる | To make progress

家や家具関連 (Home & Furniture)

  • マグカップ | Mug
  • 陶器 (とうき) | Ceramics, Pottery
  • 鏡 (かがみ) | Mirror
  • 段ボール / ダンボール (だんボール) | Cardboard box
  • 収納 (しゅうのう) | Storage space
  • 肩幅 (かたはば) | Shoulder width

物の扱い (Handling Belongings)

  • サラダスピナー | Salad spinner
  • 千切りする (せんぎりする) | To shred
  • 替えがきく (かえがきく) | Replaceable
  • 譲る (ゆずる) | To give away, To hand over
  • もったいない | Wasteful, A shame to waste

趣味・仕事 (Hobbies & Work)

  • ワーカホリック | Workaholic
  • 路上ライブ (ろじょうライブ) | Street performance
  • 機材 (きざい) | Equipment

日常表現 (Colloquial Expressions)

  • めっちゃ | Very, Super (colloquial)
  • ちっちゃい | Small, Tiny (colloquial)
  • 盗られる (とられる) | To be stolen

会話の話題 (Conversation Topics)

(もの)執着(しゅうちゃく)しない」という(かんが)(かた)についてどう(おも)いますか?
What do you think about the idea of "not clinging to things"?

最近(さいきん)手放(てばな)したものや寄付(きふ)したものはありますか?
Have you recently let go of or donated anything?

サラダスピナーのような便利(べんり)だけどなくても(こま)らないアイテムを紹介(しょうかい)してください。
Can you share a handy but non-essential item like a salad spinner?

経験(けいけん)時間(じかん)(もの)、どちらにお(かね)使(つか)いたいと(おも)いますか?
Would you rather spend money on experiences and time, or on possessions?

(こころ)(ゆた)かさ」を(かん)じる瞬間(しゅんかん)はどんな(とき)ですか?
When do you feel a sense of "richness of the heart?

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