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Japanese

しんり
Meaning: psychology; state of mind
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

消費者心理を理解するのは難しい。
It is difficult to understand consumer psychology.
最近は、心理学に興味を持つ人が増えている。
Recently, the number of people interested in psychology is increasing.
この小説は、登場人物の心理を巧みに描き出している。
This novel skillfully portrays the psychology of its characters.
彼は相手の心理を読み、先回りして交渉を有利に進める策士だ。
He reads his opponent’s psychology, stays one step ahead, and skillfully steers the negotiations in his favor.
その小説は、家族の秘密と主人公の深層心理を丁寧に描いている。
The novel carefully portrays the family's secrets and the protagonist's inner psychology.

Usage Notes

Refers to the mental state or workings of the mind. Also used as an abbreviation for psychology as a field of study.

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