(らっかんしゅぎ)

らっかんしゅぎ
noun
optimism
cognition
1. optimism
The tendency or philosophy of looking at the bright side of things and expecting favorable outcomes. Can refer to a personal attitude or a philosophical position.
(かれ)楽観主義(らっかんしゅぎ)(ひと)だ。
He is an optimist.
Optimism alone won't solve the problem.
It is said that maintaining optimism even in difficult situations is the key to success.

楽観主義(らっかんしゅぎ) refers to the attitude or philosophy of expecting favorable outcomes. Uses the 主義(しゅぎ) (-ism) suffix.

Forms

  • 楽観主義者(らっかんしゅぎしゃ): optimist (person)
  • 楽観主義的(らっかんしゅぎてき)な: optimistic (adjectival)

Similar words

楽観(らっかん) is the simpler noun/suru verb meaning 'optimism' or 'to be optimistic.' 楽観主義(らっかんしゅぎ) is more philosophical or ideological, referring to a worldview rather than a momentary feeling.