synonym Comparative
断念
VS
達観
Differences Between "断念" and "達観"
Option A
断念
Meaning
abandonment; giving up; drop (plans/hopes); resignation
Reading
だんねん (dannen)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
悪天候による安全上の懸念から、登山隊は頂上へのアタックを_______せざるを得ませんでした。
Due to safety concerns from bad weather, the mountaineering party had no choice but to abandon the attack on the summit.
Option B
達観
Meaning
broad perspective; philosophic resignation; taking a long view
Reading
たっかん (takkan)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は人生の苦難を達観したかのように、静かに笑った。
He smiled quietly, as if he had attained a philosophical understanding of life's hardships.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(abandonment; giving up; drop (plans/hopes); resignation)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 断念: Refers to abandoning, giving up, or dropping plans, hopes, or actions due to insurmountable difficulties. Often used with する as a verb (断念する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Give up?! Don't you dare give up on courting me just because I was a bit prickly! Refusing to pursue me is absolutely NOT allowed! Keep trying!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『だ、断念？！私がちょっとツンツンしたからって、私をデートに誘うのを簡単に断念するんじゃないわよ！諦めるなんて断固許さないんだからね！』
- 達観: Refers to a state of having a broad and deep understanding of things, often leading to a calm acceptance of fate or reality, especially regarding difficulties. It implies overcoming emotional attachment or trivial concerns. 「物事の本質を深く理解し、世の中の出来事を冷静に受け止めること」を指します。
- 断念: Refers to abandoning, giving up, or dropping plans, hopes, or actions due to insurmountable difficulties. Often used with する as a verb (断念する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Give up?! Don't you dare give up on courting me just because I was a bit prickly! Refusing to pursue me is absolutely NOT allowed! Keep trying!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『だ、断念？！私がちょっとツンツンしたからって、私をデートに誘うのを簡単に断念するんじゃないわよ！諦めるなんて断固許さないんだからね！』
- 達観: Refers to a state of having a broad and deep understanding of things, often leading to a calm acceptance of fate or reality, especially regarding difficulties. It implies overcoming emotional attachment or trivial concerns. 「物事の本質を深く理解し、世の中の出来事を冷静に受け止めること」を指します。
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