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“lingering feelings” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimiren

Example

別れた人にまだ未練があります。waka re ta hito ni ma da mi ren ga a ri ma su

I still have lingering feelings for the person I broke up with.

Illustration for 未練 (lingering feelings)

How to say “lingering feelings” in Japanese

“Lingering feelings” in Japanese is 未練 (miren).

Expresses the part of an emotional connection that remains after circumstances have changed and prevents complete acceptance of the loss.

Full entry for 未練: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 未練

過去の失敗への未練を捨て、新しい目標に集中しています。ka ko no ship pai e no mi ren o su te atara shi i moku hyō ni shū chū shi te i ma su

I have let go of my regrets about past failures and am focusing on new goals.

Tips for using 未練

  • 未練 (miren) can concern a former relationship, but it also applies to abandoned plans, places, or activities that remain difficult to leave behind.

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