once-in-a-lifetime encounter; treasuring every meeting as unique
A yojijukugo originating from tea ceremony philosophy, emphasizing that each encounter is unique and should be cherished. Often used to describe the importance of being fully present in the moment.
Encounters during travel are truly once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
一期一会の精神で、毎日の人との関わりを大切にしたい。
With the spirit of treasuring every encounter as unique, I want to value my daily interactions with people.
I try to cherish every encounter each day, in the spirit of ichigo ichie.
This tea gathering was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
I treated my meeting with her as a once-in-a-lifetime encounter and cherished every moment.