pessimism in Japanese
pessimism in Japanese is 悲観, 悲観主義, 厭世主義 — pessimism means a general tendency to expect the worst outcome or to focus on the negative.
pessimism in Japanese
悲観
Pronounced: hikan
A general belief that bad things will happen.
悲観主義
Pronounced: hikanshugi
The doctrine that this world is the worst of all possible worlds.
厭世主義
Pronounced: enseishugi
The doctrine that this world is the worst of all possible worlds.
厭世観
Pronounced: enseikan
The doctrine that this world is the worst of all possible worlds.
What does "pessimism" mean?
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noun A general tendency to expect the worst outcome or to focus on the negative.
"His pessimism made it hard for him to enjoy even good news."
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pessimism in a sentence
- His pessimism made it hard for him to enjoy even good news.
- There's growing pessimism about the housing market.
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What is "pessimism" in Japanese?
"pessimism" in Japanese is 悲観, 悲観主義, 厭世主義. pessimism means: A general tendency to expect the worst outcome or to focus on the negative.
How do you pronounce 悲観?
"pessimism" in Japanese is 悲観, pronounced "hikan".
How do you use "pessimism" in a sentence?
Example: "His pessimism made it hard for him to enjoy even good news." In Japanese, "pessimism" is 悲観, 悲観主義, 厭世主義.
Are there other ways to say "pessimism" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "pessimism": 悲観, 悲観主義, 厭世主義, 厭世観.
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