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N1
ていかん (teikan)
諦観

philosophical resignation; detached view; stoicism; acceptance (of fate)

💡 Nuance & Usage: Implies observing a situation with a calm, objective, and somewhat detached acceptance, especially of something inevitable or unchangeable. It's not about giving up in despair, but about understanding and accepting the reality from a broader, often philosophical perspective. 冷静に状況を見つめ、運命などを受け入れる様子。

📝 Example Sentences

彼は人生の不条理を諦観の目で見ていた。
He viewed the absurdities of life with philosophical resignation.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "諦観"!

困難な状況を_______することは、心の平安につながることもある。
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日本語: 「諦観」は、困難な状況を冷静に受け入れることを意味します。
English: "Teikan" means calmly accepting difficult situations.
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