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絶念 (ぜつねん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
giving up ; abandoning (hope, plans)
A formal, somewhat literary word for completely giving up on a hope, plan, or intention. Often used in serious or dramatic contexts. Compare 断念 (だんねん), which is more common and neutral.
See also: 断念 (だんねん)
To reach a state of complete resignation.
Kanji 絶 discontinue, sever, cut off Similar words 断だん 念ねん 断念 is the common, everyday word for giving up an intention or plan. 絶念 is more emphatic and literary, implying a deeper, often final abandonment of hope.
Etymology Compound of 絶 (ぜつ, 'to sever, cut off') and 念 (ねん, 'thought, feeling, concern'). The combination suggests cutting off one's thoughts or hopes, hence 'giving up completely'.
