存そん在ざい意い義ぎ

noun

reason for being; raison d'être; meaning of one's existence

A somewhat philosophical term for the fundamental purpose or justification of someone's or something's existence. Often used in discussions about life, work, or the role of an organization.

• 彼かれは仕し事ごとに存そん在ざい意い義ぎを見出みいだしている。

  He finds his reason for being in his work.

• この組そ織しきの存そん在ざい意い義ぎは何なんですか。

  What is the raison d'être of this organization?