English–Japanese
“grudge” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiurami
Example
彼はその人に強い恨みを抱いています。kare wa so no hito ni tsuyo i ura mi o ida i te i ma su
He bears a strong grudge against that person.
How to say “grudge” in Japanese
“Grudge” in Japanese is 恨み (urami).
A past wrong remains emotionally active, keeping anger or hurt directed toward its source.
Example sentences with 恨み
誤解を解けば、相手への恨みも少しずつ消えていきます。go kai o to ke ba ai te e no ura mi mo suko shi zu tsu ki e te i ki ma su
If you clear up the misunderstanding, your resentment toward the other person will gradually fade.
Tips for using 恨み
- In English, grudge usually points to a particular person and wrong, while resentment can describe a broader or less personal feeling.