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Meanings
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view of life; outlook on life; attitude toward life
Refers to one's fundamental perspective, philosophy, or set of beliefs about life and how to live it.
His outlook on life is very positive.
Reading this book changed my view of life.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉の人生観が変わるfor someone's outlook on life to change
After going through a serious illness, his outlook on life changed.
- 人生観を持つto hold a particular view of life
She holds her own unique outlook on life.
- 〈人〉の人生観に影響を与えるto influence someone's view of life
That trip had a major influence on my outlook on life.
- 〈人〉と人生観が違うto have a different outlook on life from someone
My father and I have different outlooks on life, so we often disagree.