世界観
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Meanings
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worldview; outlook on the world
Refers to a person's or group's fundamental perspective on the world, life, and society. Often used in philosophical, cultural, or personal contexts.
His worldview has been greatly influenced by his experiences when he was young.
By experiencing different cultures, my outlook on the world broadened.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が世界観を持つfor someone to hold a (certain) worldview
He has a unique worldview.
- 独特の世界観a distinctive fictional world/setting or unique worldview
This anime is popular for its distinctive world/setting.
- 世界観が違うto have differing worldviews (from someone else)
Our worldviews are different, so we often end up debating.
- 世界観に浸るto immerse oneself in a (fictional) world
I got completely absorbed in that game's world.
- 世界観を反映するto reflect a worldview (in one's work, art, etc.)
This novel reflects the author's worldview.
- 世界観を共有するto share a common (fictional) setting or worldview
These two works share the same fictional setting.