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“psychology” in Japanese

Japanese

Also心理学 (shinrigaku)

Pronunciation

Romajishinri

Example

人の心理を学びます。hito no shin ri o mana bi ma su

I study human psychology.

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How to say “psychology” in Japanese

“Psychology” in Japanese is 心理 (shinri).

Describes the inner mental processes and states that shape how a person thinks, feels, and acts.

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

Example sentences with 心理

相手の心理を考えて、話し方を変えます。ai te no shin ri o kanga e te hana shi kata o ka e ma su

I think about the other person's state of mind and change the way I speak.

Tips for using 心理

  • In everyday conversation, 心理 (shinri) often refers to a person's inner state, while 心理学 (shinrigaku, "psychology") names the academic study of the mind.

Other Japanese words for “psychology”

心理学の本を読んでいます。shin ri gaku no hon o yo n de i ma su

I am reading a psychology book.

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