Kirin Kiki was an actor who appeared in numerous masterpieces and won wide popularity for her comedic yet profoundly moving performances.
Here, we present a selection of memorable quotes she left behind.
Even while navigating a life as turbulent as rough seas, she never lost her smile and continued to radiate her presence.
Her words are sure to stir the hearts of many.
When you’re troubled or at a crossroads, these words will surely cast light on your path.
I hope you’ll remember as many of them as you can—even just one would mean a lot.
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Quotes (1–10) from the great actress Kiki Kirin, who gained popularity for her unique presence
You won’t know what you’ve left undone until you die.Kirin Kiki
This phrase carries the message that people sometimes realize what they truly want to do or aim for in life at the very last moment.
Someone who has lived without pursuing hobbies or dreams might, when facing death, regret it and think, “I wish I could have painted, which I truly loved.” In this way, there are many things we notice for the first time at the end of life.
That’s precisely why we should find and cherish what we truly want to do in our daily lives.
Living honestly with ourselves while we are alive is the key to reducing regrets.
It’s not about enjoying it; it’s about finding it amusing.Kirin Kiki
These words convey the importance of not just enjoying things, but discovering the humor and unexpectedness behind them.
For example, you’d be disappointed if it rained during a camping trip.
But saying, “Oh, this is a new experience too!” and choosing to enjoy a barbecue in the rain with a positive outlook is what it means to ‘find it interesting.’ Difficulties and unexpected situations tend to become deeply memorable.
Even in everyday life, turning small mistakes or troubles into funny stories can transform negative situations into positive ones.
Kiki Kirin’s words go beyond simple enjoyment, reminding us of the importance of mental flexibility and shifting our perspective.
Everyone gets divorced and thinks they’ve met someone better next, but they’re basically the same. You’ve just gotten better at putting up with it.Kirin Kiki
From these words, I get the message that even if you meet someone new after a divorce, people often end up repeating the same problems.
You often see this with celebrities too: someone finds a new partner after a divorce, but because they didn’t learn from their previous marriage, they end up marrying someone with similar values and issues.
It’s not just about finding a new partner; personal growth and reflection are essential.
To achieve true happiness, you need to look back on the past and make an effort not to repeat the same mistakes.
We’re not living just to work.Kirin Kiki
This phrase conveys the idea that we don’t make work the purpose of our lives; rather, we work to enrich our lives.
For example, moving people through acting and cherishing time with family and friends are part of that.
Through many works, Kirin Kiki conveyed life itself and deepened her own experiences and emotions.
There’s much to learn from her attitude of finding joy and fulfillment in facing her work.
Remember the message that work is a part of life and a means to enjoy it.
Happiness isn’t something that’s always there; it’s something you find for yourself.Kirin Kiki
There are times when, feeling stressed by work or in your personal life, you’ve felt dissatisfaction toward those around you.
Even so, it’s important to find small joys amid the stress.
For example, cherish the moments in everyday life—like listening to your favorite music while doing something, or sharing laughter with friends.
By cultivating a sense of gratitude toward those around you, it becomes easier to notice those small sources of happiness.
Happiness is something you discover and nurture yourself, and by being mindful of it, you can create richer, more fulfilling moments—this is what these words convey.
When you get sick, you realize that life isn’t all that long.Kirin Kiki
It’s hard to realize that the time we have in life is limited while we’re healthy and going about our days, and when we don’t understand how precious it is, we may end up spending it idly.
These words convey a wish for people to live without regrets, based on the realization that life is actually short.
I became aware of life’s immediacy precisely because I experienced illness, and I want to tell others who haven’t faced a serious illness that their lives are just as finite.
It’s exactly because life is short that we should think carefully about how to live so we won’t regret it, and keep moving forward with that in mind.
If you label everything that’s inconvenient or gets in your way as evil, it’s the same as deciding that illness is evil—nothing new will be born from that.Kirin Kiki
When we get sick, we tend to view illness as something bad.
However, if we only think in a negative direction, our fear and negative feelings about the situation grow stronger, and we miss chances to learn and grow.
If we convince ourselves that “time spent being sick is a waste,” the pain stands out and our mindset turns backward.
But if we think, for example, “my bonds with those around me deepened” or “I came to understand my limits” through the illness, new value emerges.
In this way, these words remind us that it’s important to find meaning and learning even in unfavorable situations.
Rather than running away from what’s inconvenient, try expanding new possibilities by facing adversity.