So we all just assumed “sparking joy” was the translation for a Japanese or Shinto concept.

‘Spark joy’ is inspired by the Japanese word ‘tokimeku’

Turns out we were half right.

Does this give you joy?

Marie Kondo

Does this inspire joy?

Does this give you pleasure?

Does it give you a thrill?"

Marie Kondo’s books

And the version that won was “spark joy.”

Marie Kondo at the door