悲観
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Base noun form. Used to describe a negative outlook or disappointment. Often appears in phrases like 『悲観的』 (hikan-teki, 'pessimistic') as an adjective.
Theme
User and their friend Ken are discussing future plans after a tough week at work, and Ken expresses some negative thoughts.
悲観
ひかん
pessimism
People & IdentityEmotions & Personality
Memory Hook
Imagine a pessimistic person seeing a 'can' (悲観 hikan sounds like 'he can') and thinking, 'He can't do it!' — that's pessimism! 'He can' → 悲観 (hikan, 'pessimism').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, expressing pessimism openly is often avoided in social settings to maintain harmony. However, the concept is discussed in literature and media, such as in works by authors like 『夏目漱石』 (Natsume Sōseki, 'Natsume Soseki'), who explored human emotions deeply.
Forms
Base: 悲観Base noun form. Used to describe a negative outlook or disappointment. Often appears in phrases like 『悲観的』 (hikan-teki, 'pessimistic') as an adjective.