Do You Have Wabi-Sabi? Imperfect Beauty Test

Take this quiz to see if you're perfectly imperfect!

"Wabi sabi" is a Japanese concept that says that there’s beauty in imperfection. Is your face imperfect, and do those imperfections make it beautiful? We can help you find out.

Answer a few quick questions, and we'll tell you if you have wabi sabi!

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Questions Overview

1. Do you have a mole on your face?
  1. Yes, one.
  2. Yes, more than one.
  3. Nope!
2. When you smile for the camera, do you show your teeth?
  1. 100%. I like a big toothy smile!
  2. Sometimes, but not every time.
  3. Almost never. I prefer to smile with my mouth closed.
3. How would you describe your features? (Pick whatever feels right.)
  1. Slender and soft
  2. Slender and angular
  3. Round and soft
  4. Round and angular
4. How would you describe your face shape? (Again, take your best guess!)
  1. Square
  2. Round or oval
  3. Triangular or diamond
  4. Heart
5. You'd say your hair is:
  1. Thick & Curly
  2. Thick & Wavy
  3. Thick & Straight
  4. Thin & Curly
  5. Thin & Wavy
  6. Thin & Straight
6. How would you describe your eyebrows?
  1. Bushy and thick!
  2. Thin and slender.
  3. Balanced.
  4. I don't have any!
7. When you smile, do you have dimples?
  1. Yes, on both sides.
  2. Yes, on one side.
  3. Nope!
8. Which of these features do you think stands out most on your face?
  1. My eyes
  2. My nose
  3. My mouth
  4. My chin
  5. My skin
9. Do you have any freckles?
  1. Yes, tons of them!
  2. Sure, I have some, but not a lot.
  3. Not really, no.
10. Do you have any of these features?
  1. Crooked nose
  2. Wrinkles
  3. Acne
  4. Facial scars
  5. More than one of these
  6. None of these

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All About Wabi-Sabi

What is wabi-sabi?
Wabi-sabi is a Japanese term that’s often attributed to a 16th-century tea master by the name of Sen no Rikyū. The term literally translates to something like “humble beauty of age.” According to Rikyū, the idea of wabi-sabi is that something can be beautiful because of its so-called flaws, and that what makes something different is what makes it worthwhile.

Why is wabi-sabi trending?
The term recently became popular on TikTok via a clip from the show King of the Hill that was posted in October 2025. In the clip, Bobby Hill explains that the rose he’s entered into a gardener’s competition is more beautiful and has personality than the other roses because it’s imperfect, so it stands out from a crowd of identical roses. TikTok users began using the audio of this clip to showcase their unique features and embrace their so-called flaws.

Is wabi-sabi actually insulting?
Well, it could be, depending on how you use it. You probably shouldn’t go around telling other people they have wabi-sabi, which they might interpret to just mean that you think they look odd, even if that’s not the intention. It’s more like something you can claim for yourself and be proud of, and which you can silently appreciate in other people and things!

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