“Pessimism” in Japanese
Short answer
Pessimism in Japanese is “悲観” (hikan). Full meaning: pessimism, (taking a) gloomy view, discouragement, despondency, despair, disappointment.
Other ways to say “Pessimism” in Japanese
ペシミズム
peshimizumu pessimism
悲観論
hikanron pessimism
悲観主義
hikanshugi pessimism
厭世主義
enseishugi pessimism
厭世
ensei weariness with life, world-weariness, pessimism
厭世観
enseikan pessimistic view of life, pessimism
マイナス思考
mainasushikou negative thinking, pessimism
ネガティブシンキング
negateibushinkingu negative thinking, pessimism
苦労性
kuroushou nervous temperament, worry habit, pessimistic nature, pessimism
えん世
ensei weariness with life, world-weariness, pessimism
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