Japanese Conversation · Level 84
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Japanese word
恨み
Pronunciation
Romajiurami
Meaning
- noungrudge
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
A past wrong remains emotionally active, keeping anger or hurt directed toward its source.
Common phrases
恨みを晴らすura mi o ha ra su
take revenge
恨みを忘れるura mi o wasu re ru
let go of a grudge
恨みを買うura mi o ka u
incur resentment
恨みを抱くura mi o ida ku
hold a grudge
恨みを募らせるura mi o tsuno ra se ru
deepen a grudge
Similar words
遺恨ikon: A lasting resentment caused by a past wrong, often left unresolved.
怨恨enkon: A deep and lasting resentment toward a person believed to have caused serious harm.
憎しみnikushimi: A strong feeling of hatred toward a person, which can arise without a specific past wrong.
Definition in Japanese
過去に受けた仕打ちを忘れられず、特定の相手に対して抱き続ける不快な感情。ka ko ni u ke ta shi u chi o wasu re ra re zu toku tei no ai te ni tai shi te ida ki tsuzu ke ru fu kai na kan jō
Word origin
恨み (urami) comes from 恨む (uramu, "to resent") through the noun-forming ending み (mi), naming the lasting feeling caused by resentment.
Usage tips
- In English, grudge usually points to a particular person and wrong, while resentment can describe a broader or less personal feeling.