Japanese word

メンタル

Pronunciation

Romajimentaru

Meaning

  • na-adjectivemental strength

Example

彼はメンタルが強いです。kare wa me n ta ru ga tsuyo i de su

He is mentally strong.

Illustration for メンタル (mental strength)

More examples

失敗しても、彼はメンタルをすぐに立て直します。ship pai shi te mo kare wa me n ta ru o su gu ni ta te nao shi ma su

Even after a failure, he quickly regains his mental strength.

Core concept

Describes the mind and inner state, especially the strength that helps a person remain steady under pressure.

Common phrases

  • メンタルが強いme n ta ru ga tsuyo i

    be mentally strong

  • メンタルが弱いme n ta ru ga yowa i

    be mentally weak

  • メンタルを鍛えるme n ta ru o kita e ru

    build mental strength

  • メンタルを立て直すme n ta ru o ta te nao su

    regain one's mental strength

  • メンタルを保つme n ta ru o tamo tsu

    maintain one's mental strength

Similar words

精神力seishinryoku: Inner strength that helps maintain emotional control and continue through hardship.
気丈kijō: Refers to staying calm and strong while facing serious difficulties.
タフtafu: Refers to having the strength to endure demanding conditions and setbacks.
不屈fukutsu: Refers to an unwavering determination to withstand hardship and pressure.

Definition in Japanese

精神や心の働きに関するさま。特に、困難に動じない心の強さに関するさま。sei shin ya kokoro no hatara ki ni kan su ru sa ma toku ni kon nan ni dō ji na i kokoro no tsuyo sa ni kan su ru sa ma

Word origin

メンタル (mentaru) is a Japanese borrowing from English mental, ultimately from Latin mentalis, meaning "of the mind".

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, メンタルが強い (mentaru ga tsuyoi) commonly describes emotional resilience, while English mental usually modifies a noun.

Other meanings

  • mentalna-adjective
  • mindsetna-adjective

Opposites

  • 弱さyowasaweaknessnoun

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