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23 楽天主義 Optimism

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Meaning

Primary

Optimism

Word Type

noun

Explanation

You know that 主義 is "-ism." If you add that to being comfortable like you're in heaven then you have lots of optimism. You're sure you'll be okay in any situation!

This is a noun in Japanese but, depending on the context, it's often translated into English as an adjective.

Reading

らくてんしゅぎ

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

兄は人付き合いがありませんが、楽天主義だから自分ではあまり気にしていません。

My older brother doesn't have a social life, but he doesn't mind much because of his optimism.

あいつほど楽天主義だなあと思うやつはいない。

I don't think anyone is more optimistic than he is.

フグは評判通りの楽天主義者だね。

Fugu is as optimistic as people say he is.

Kanji Composition

  • 楽
    • らく
    • Comfort
  • 天
    • てん
    • Heaven
  • 主
    • しゅ
    • Master
  • 義
    • ぎ
    • Righteousness
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