絶望
A state of complete loss of hope or the feeling that a situation is impossible to improve. It describes a deep emotional distress where one feels there are no possibilities left.
Beispiele
3 von 5試験に落ちて、絶望を感じました。
I felt despair after failing the exam.
経済的な困窮により、多くの市民が絶望の淵に立たされています。
Due to economic hardship, many citizens are standing on the brink of despair.
スマホが壊れて、マジで絶望した。
My phone broke, and I seriously felt hopeless.
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of the kanji: 絶 (end/sever) and 望 (hope). It literally means 'the end of hope'.
Schnelles Quiz
彼は将来に___して、仕事を辞めてしまった。
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: 絶望
Beispiele
試験に落ちて、絶望を感じました。
everydayI felt despair after failing the exam.
経済的な困窮により、多くの市民が絶望の淵に立たされています。
formalDue to economic hardship, many citizens are standing on the brink of despair.
スマホが壊れて、マジで絶望した。
informalMy phone broke, and I seriously felt hopeless.
近代文学における絶望のテーマは、多くの研究者によって論じられてきた。
academicThe theme of despair in modern literature has been discussed by many researchers.
予期せぬトラブルにより、計画は絶望的な状況に陥った。
businessDue to unexpected trouble, the plan fell into a hopeless situation.
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
絶望の淵
the brink of despair
絶望のあまり
out of sheer despair
絶望を乗り越える
to overcome despair
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Shitsubou is 'disappointment' and is generally less intense than Zetsubou, which is 'total despair'.
Hikan is a 'pessimistic outlook' or attitude, whereas Zetsubou is the actual state of having no hope left.
Nutzungshinweise
絶望 is a very strong word. While it can be used for dramatic effect in daily life, its primary use is for serious emotional or situational crises.
Häufige Fehler
Don't use it for minor inconveniences unless you are being intentionally dramatic; for example, if a store is out of milk, 'disappointed' (zannen) is more appropriate than 'despair'.
Merkhilfe
Think of the kanji: 絶 (end/sever) and 望 (hope). It literally means 'the end of hope'.
Wortherkunft
Derived from Middle Chinese, combining 'extinguish/sever' (絶) and 'view/hope' (望).
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In Japanese pop culture, particularly anime and manga, this word is frequently used to emphasize the high stakes and emotional intensity of a protagonist's struggle.
Schnelles Quiz
彼は将来に___して、仕事を辞めてしまった。
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: 絶望
Verwandtes Vokabular
Ähnliche Wörter
対角
A1Refers to a diagonal relationship or position, specifically relating to opposite corners or angles in a geometric shape or a physical space. It is commonly used in mathematics to describe lines connecting non-adjacent vertices, as well as in daily life to describe sitting or standing diagonally across from someone.
半径
A1The distance from the center of a circle to its outer edge. It is half of the diameter and is used in both mathematical contexts and to describe a physical area around a specific point.
直径
A1The distance from one side of a circle to the other, passing through the center point. It is a fundamental measurement used in geometry and daily life to describe the size of round objects like plates or pipes.
面積
A1面積 refers to the measurement of the size of a surface or the amount of space inside a two-dimensional shape. It is commonly used in mathematics, real estate, and geography to describe how much space a flat object or land occupies.
容積
A1The internal volume or capacity of a container or three-dimensional space. It refers to how much a container can hold, often used in architectural, shipping, or scientific contexts.
重量
A1The measurement of how heavy an object is, typically expressed in standard units like kilograms or pounds. It is frequently used in technical, industrial, or official contexts such as shipping and manufacturing.
密度
A1Density refers to the degree to which something is compact or crowded. It can describe physical mass per volume, the concentration of people in an area, or the richness and intensity of time and content.
濃度
A1The degree to which a substance is contained within a solution or mixture, or the depth of color and thickness of a liquid. It is commonly used in scientific, culinary, and environmental contexts to describe how strong or weak a solution is.
硬度
A1Hardness refers to the degree or level of how hard a material is, often measured scientifically. It is commonly used to describe the physical properties of minerals, metals, or the mineral content in water (water hardness).
温度
A1Temperature refers to the physical measurement of how hot or cold an object, liquid, or environment is. It is measured in degrees and is a fundamental concept used in daily life, science, and weather.
Kommentare (0)
Zum Kommentieren AnmeldenStarte kostenlos mit dem Sprachenlernen
Kostenlos Loslegen