Japanese

なやみ
Meaning: worry; trouble; distress; agony
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

悩
み

Example sentences

I confided my worries about the future to my best friend.
彼女は誰にも言えなかった悩みを打ち明けた
She confided a worry that she couldn't tell anyone.
その老いた司祭は、村人たちの悩みを聞き続けてきた。
The old priest has continued to listen to the troubles of the villagers.
占い師は私の悩みをずばりと指摘した。
The fortune teller pointed out my worries decisively.
揚げ物は美味しいけれど、カロリーが高いのが悩みだ。
Deep-fried food is delicious, but the high calorie count is a concern.
人間関係の悩みに日々煩悶している
He is agonizing daily over human relationship worries.
彼女は日頃の不満や悩みを友達に全て打ちまけた。
She laid bare all of her daily frustrations and worries to her friend.
欲しいものが手に入らないという求不得苦は、誰にもある悩みだ。
The suffering of not getting what one wants is a worry that everyone has.

Usage Notes

Refers to psychological suffering or problems that one broods over. In classical Japanese, it often referred to physical illness.

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