★一期一会(いちごいちえ) [Japanese Proverb]

一期一会(いちごいちえ)
It literally means "one opportunity, one encounter."

It has a deep meaning. Consider every encounter is the first and the last and enjoy every one of them.
Even though you meet your family and friends almost everyday, the exact same moments you spend with them will never come back again. This proverb reminds you to treasure and enjoy every encounter with people you meet.

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★Let's use this proverb in the conversation!

A: この店(みせ)は繁盛(はんじょう)しているね。
This store does good business.

B: 店員(てんいん)さんがいつもいい対応(たいおう)をしてくれる。
The store clerks always provides good service.

C: ありがとうございます。お客様(きゃくさま)を
一期一会(いちごいちえ)の気持(きも)ちでお迎(むか)えしています。
Thank you very much. We welcome you with ichigo ichie spirit.

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