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.
Exemples
3 sur 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.
Famille de mots
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
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.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
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
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.
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.
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'.
Astuce mémo
Think of the kanji: 絶 (end/sever) and 望 (hope). It literally means 'the end of hope'.
Origine du mot
Derived from Middle Chinese, combining 'extinguish/sever' (絶) and 'view/hope' (望).
Modèles grammaticaux
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
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
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下車
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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
A1A three-dimensional work of art created by shaping or combining materials such as stone, wood, metal, or clay. It refers both to the finished object (a sculpture) and the artistic process of carving or modeling.
工芸
A1Kōgei refers to the art of creating functional and decorative objects through skilled manual labor and craftsmanship. It typically bridges the gap between fine art and practical utility, often involving materials like wood, clay, lacquer, or metal.
陶芸
A1The art or craft of making pottery and ceramics by shaping clay and firing it at high temperatures. It encompasses both the creative process and the resulting artistic pieces used in daily life or exhibitions.
書道
A1The Japanese art of calligraphy, often performed with a brush and ink. It is considered a path to spiritual refinement and artistic expression through the stylized writing of characters.
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