noun
eternal recurrence; eternal return
A philosophical concept from Nietzsche's philosophy, referring to the idea that the universe and all events recur infinitely. Used in academic or literary contexts.
ニーチェの永劫回帰の思想は、多くの哲学者に影響を与えた。
Nietzsche's idea of eternal recurrence influenced many philosophers.
A yojijukugo composed of 永劫 (eternity) and 回帰 (return, recurrence). The term was coined to translate Nietzsche's concept of 'ewige Wiederkunft' (eternal recurrence).