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  Mottainai: The Japanese Idea That's More Than 'Don't Waste'

  By K. Yama ·

  Updated: 13 Jun, 2026

  Mottainai is usually flattened to 'don't waste.' It really means the intrinsic worth of a thing is being lost — closer to grief than to thrift. Explained.

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