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絶望

zetsubō /d͡ze̞t͡sɨᵝbo̞ː/

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.

Exemples

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1

試験に落ちて、絶望を感じました。

I felt despair after failing the exam.

2

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.

3

スマホが壊れて、マジで絶望した。

My phone broke, and I seriously felt hopeless.

Famille de mots

Nom
絶望
Verb
絶望する
Adverbe
絶望的に
Adjectif
絶望的な
Apparenté
絶望感
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Astuce mémo

Think of the kanji: 絶 (end/sever) and 望 (hope). It literally means 'the end of hope'.

Quiz rapide

彼は将来に___して、仕事を辞めてしまった。

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : 絶望

Exemples

1

試験に落ちて、絶望を感じました。

everyday

I felt despair after failing the exam.

2

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。

formal

Due to economic hardship, many citizens are standing on the brink of despair.

3

スマホが壊れて、マジで絶望した。

informal

My phone broke, and I seriously felt hopeless.

4

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。

academic

The theme of despair in modern literature has been discussed by many researchers.

5

予期せぬトラブルにより、計画は絶望的な状況に陥った。

business

Due to unexpected trouble, the plan fell into a hopeless situation.

Famille de mots

Nom
絶望
Verb
絶望する
Adverbe
絶望的に
Adjectif
絶望的な
Apparenté
絶望感

Collocations courantes

絶望を感じる to feel despair
絶望に陥る to fall into despair
絶望的な状況 a hopeless situation
絶望のどん底 the depths of despair
絶望を味わう to taste/experience despair

Phrases Courantes

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

Souvent confondu avec

絶望 vs 失望

Shitsubou is 'disappointment' and is generally less intense than Zetsubou, which is 'total despair'.

絶望 vs 悲観

Hikan is a 'pessimistic outlook' or attitude, whereas Zetsubou is the actual state of having no hope left.

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Notes d'usage

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.

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Erreurs courantes

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'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the kanji: 絶 (end/sever) and 望 (hope). It literally means 'the end of hope'.

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Origine du mot

Derived from Middle Chinese, combining 'extinguish/sever' (絶) and 'view/hope' (望).

Modèles grammaticaux

Used as a noun followed by 'ni ochiru' (fall into) or 'wo kanjiru' (feel). Used as a suru-verb (絶望する) to mean 'to lose hope'. Used as a na-adjective (絶望的な) to describe situations.
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Contexte culturel

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.

Quiz rapide

彼は将来に___して、仕事を辞めてしまった。

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : 絶望

Mots lis

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下車

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The act of getting off or alighting from a vehicle such as a train, bus, or car. It is a formal Sino-Japanese compound used in announcements and written signs, whereas 'oriru' is used in daily speech.

航空券

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芸術

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美術

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絵画

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彫刻

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工芸

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陶芸

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書道

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