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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.

例文

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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.

語族

名詞
絶望
Verb
絶望する
副詞
絶望的に
形容詞
絶望的な
関連
絶望感
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覚え方のコツ

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

クイックテスト

彼は将来に___して、仕事を辞めてしまった。

正解!

正解は: 絶望

例文

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.

語族

名詞
絶望
Verb
絶望する
副詞
絶望的に
形容詞
絶望的な
関連
絶望感

よく使う組み合わせ

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

よく使うフレーズ

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

よく混同される語

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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使い方のコツ

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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よくある間違い

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'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

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

📖

語源

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

文法パターン

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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文化的な背景

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.

クイックテスト

彼は将来に___して、仕事を辞めてしまった。

正解!

正解は: 絶望

関連単語

協力

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Cooperation or collaboration where two or more people combine their efforts to achieve a common goal. It is used in both personal and professional settings to describe working together as a team or providing assistance.

提案

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A suggestion or proposal of a plan or idea for others to consider. It is used in both casual conversations and professional meetings to introduce a potential course of action.

輸出

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The act of sending goods or services produced in one country to another country for sale or trade. In Japanese, it functions as a noun and a suru-verb, representing the 'exit' of products from a domestic market.

輸入

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The act of bringing goods, services, or materials into a country from abroad for sale or use. In Japanese, it functions as a noun or can be combined with 'suru' to become a verb meaning 'to import'.

資源

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Shigen refers to valuable materials or assets, such as natural minerals, energy sources, or human talent, that can be used for production or survival. It is widely used in economics, environmental science, and daily life to describe both raw materials and abstract wealth.

保護

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The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm, damage, or loss by providing care or creating boundaries. It is a versatile term in Japanese used for social welfare, environmental conservation, and digital security.

観察

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Observation is the act of watching someone or something carefully in order to gain information or understand a process. It is frequently used in scientific studies, nature analysis, and describing the act of paying close attention to details.

競争

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Kyousou refers to the act of competing or vying with others to achieve a goal, win a prize, or establish superiority. It is a versatile term used in sports, business, and academics to describe both structured contests and general rivalry.

拡大

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The act of making something larger in size, scale, or scope. It is frequently used for physical enlargement (like a photo) or abstract growth (like a business or a problem).

製造

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The process of making or producing goods, typically on a large scale using machinery. It refers specifically to industrial manufacturing rather than making things by hand on a small scale.

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