諦め

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 諦め is a noun from the verb 諦める, referring to giving up or a feeling of resignation.
• Basic usage: It is used for abandoning further effort or for long-held resignation showing in someone's expression.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Focus compared with 断念
  • 断念 can focus on the decision to abandon a plan or attempt. 諦め can describe not only that decision but also lingering resignation, so it need not refer to a single decision to give up.