Japanese Conversation · Level 13
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Japanese word
ストレス
Pronunciation
Romajisutoresu
Meaning
- nounstress
Example
音楽を聞いてストレスを減らします。on gaku o ki i te su to re su o he ra shi ma su
I reduce stress by listening to music.
More examples
十分に眠ると、ストレスが軽くなります。jū bun ni nemu ru to su to re su ga karu ku na ri ma su
Getting enough sleep reduces stress.
Core concept
Describes pressure on the mind or body that makes a person feel strained and can build up over time.
Common phrases
ストレスを感じるsu to re su o kan ji ru
feel stressed
ストレスがたまるsu to re su ga ta ma ru
stress builds up
ストレスを減らすsu to re su o he ra su
reduce stress
ストレスを発散するsu to re su o has san su ru
relieve stress
Similar words
重圧jūatsu: A strong pressure that makes a person feel strained or troubled.
負担futan: A physical, mental, or emotional load that makes a person feel troubled or tired.
プレッシャーpuresshā: Mental pressure caused by expectations or the need to perform well.
Definition in Japanese
精神や身体にかかる負担や緊張。sei shin ya shin tai ni ka ka ru fu tan ya kin chō
Word origin
The Japanese noun ストレス (sutoresu) comes from English stress and is ultimately linked to Latin strictus, meaning "drawn tight".
Usage tips
- In English, stress can also mean emphasis placed on a syllable or word, but Japanese ストレス (sutoresu) usually refers to mental or physical strain.