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楽天主義 (らくてんしゅぎ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
optimism
Refers to the philosophical stance or general attitude of looking at the bright side and expecting positive outcomes. Often used in contrast with 悲観主義 (pessimism).
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We discussed whether optimism or pessimism has a better influence on life.
Kanji 義 righteousness, justice, morality Similar words 悲ひ 観かん 主しゅ 義ぎ Pessimism; the opposite philosophical stance, expecting negative outcomes.
楽らっ 観かん 主しゅ 義ぎ A near-synonym also meaning optimism, but 楽天主義 often carries a slightly more innate, temperamental nuance (楽天 = 'easy-going nature'), while 楽観主義 is more about a reasoned, observational outlook.
Etymology Compound of 楽天 (rakuten, 'optimistic nature' or 'easy-going disposition') and 主義 (shugi, 'principle' or '-ism'). The term was likely coined in the Meiji or Taisho period as a translation of Western philosophical 'optimism'.
