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perfectionism
The tendency to demand flawlessness in oneself or others, often to an excessive degree.
彼は完璧主義だ。
He is a perfectionist.
完璧主義がストレスの原因になっている。
Perfectionism is causing stress.
完璧主義をやめたら、仕事が楽になった。
When I stopped being a perfectionist, work became easier.
完璧主義 is a compound of 完璧 (perfection, flawlessness) and 主義 (-ism, principle).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 完璧主義者 (perfectionist — the person)
- 完璧主義に陥る (to fall into perfectionism)
- 完璧主義を手放す (to let go of perfectionism)
USAGE:
Often used with a slightly negative nuance, implying that perfectionism can be harmful or counterproductive. 完璧主義だ or 完璧主義者だ can describe a person directly.