The untranslatable word

195 countries · one lens

The word a language has that English never bothered to invent. One definitive entry per country. Follow this single thread across the whole world.

RegionAll (2)Asia & Pacific (1)The Americas (1)
🇧🇷Brazil
Saudade
The Portuguese-language word saudade describes a deep, bittersweet longing.
🇯🇵Japan
Komorebi
The Japanese word komorebi describes sunlight filtering through tree leaves.