danshari
Sign in to saveDanshari is a Japanese neologism referring to a form of systematic decluttering and optimization of the things in a home, and is composed of the words dan (refuse), sha (dispose) and ri (separate). It was coined by author Hideko Yamashita to distinguish between minimalists (who try to minimise their belongings), and those who try to optimize their belongings.
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Danshari is a Japanese neologism referring to a form of systematic decluttering and optimization of the things in a home, and is composed of the words dan (refuse), sha (dispose) and ri (separate). It was coined by author Hideko Yamashita to distinguish between minimalists (who try to minimise their belongings), and those who try to optimize their belongings.
== History == Hideko Yamashita introduced the concept of danshari in 2009, in her book Danshari: Shin Katazukejutsu (original title: 人生を変える断捨離). In 2010, danshari was nominated for a prize for new buzzwords awarded by the Japanese publisher Jiyuukokuminsha.