No. 4,889 in Japanese
甘んじ
"甘んじ" means "to be content with" or "to resign oneself to."
In a sentence
彼は厳しい状況に甘んじている。
He accepts the harsh situation without complaint.
In this sentence, '甘んじる' means to accept or endure something, especially unfavorable conditions, showing maturity or resignation.
私たちは現実に甘んじてはいけない。
We must not settle for the current reality.
Here, '甘んじる' signifies settling or being complacent with the existing state, which might undermine efforts to improve or achieve goals.
状況に甘んじることなく、常に挑戦を続ける。
Without being content with the circumstances, always continue to challenge yourself.
In this context, '甘んじる' indicates being content or complacent, and its negation emphasizes the importance of striving for improvement rather than accepting the status quo.
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