Refuse, discard, detach. A decluttering philosophy with Buddhist bones.

What a Japanese person actually thinks
Modern and slightly self-help, but well regarded. The three-character rhythm is punchy and everyone knows the word.

Meaning

Literally: refuse + discard + separate
Actually: Cutting off what you don't need, throwing out what you have, and detaching from wanting more. Coined by Hideko Yamashita in 2009, borrowing three terms from yoga and Buddhist practice.

Scores

Naturalness●●●●●

Real, widely used word — though a 2009 coinage rather than a traditional term.

Coolness●●●●●

Three strong verbs in a row. Reads as decisive, which is unusual for a wellness concept.

Watch out

lowFirmly associated with tidying-up media. Genuine, but contemporary — not ancient practice.

On skin

断捨離

Orientation: vertical

Bold Mincho, vertical.