1.
optimistic
Having a positive outlook on life or situations, expecting favorable outcomes.
彼は楽観的な性格だ。
He has an optimistic personality.
将来について楽観的に考えている。
I'm thinking optimistically about the future.
あまり楽観的な見方はしないほうがいい。
It's better not to take too optimistic a view.
FORMS:
- Adverbial: 楽観的に (optimistically)
- Noun: 楽観 (optimism)
- Verb: 楽観する (to be optimistic)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 楽観的な見方/考え (optimistic view/thinking)
- 楽観的に考える (think optimistically)
- 楽観的な態度 (optimistic attitude)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- ポジティブ (positive) - more casual, loanword
- 前向き (forward-looking) - emphasizes proactive attitude
Related Words
Antonym:
悲観的 (pessimistic)