Japanese Conversation · Level 128
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Japanese word
恨む
Pronunciation
Romajiuramu
Meaning
- verbblame
Example
彼は失敗すると、すぐ周りの人を恨みます。kare wa ship pai su ru to su gu mawa ri no hito o ura mi ma su
When he fails, he quickly blames the people around him.
More examples
私は裏切られたことを今も恨んでいます。watashi wa ura gi ra re ta ko to o ima mo ura n de i ma su
I still resent being betrayed.
Core concept
It presents another person as responsible for a setback while holding on to the resulting hurt or anger.
Common phrases
人を恨むhito o ura mu
resent someone
Similar words
責めるsemeru: To say that a person is responsible for a problem and criticize that person for it.
非難するhinansuru: To criticize a person strongly for a fault or harmful action.
Definition in Japanese
失敗や不幸などを他人のせいだとして責め、強い不満や憤りを抱く。ship pai ya fu kō na do o ta nin no se i da to shi te se me tsuyo i fu man ya ikidō ri o ida ku
Word origin
恨む (uramu) is a native Japanese verb meaning "to resent or blame"; its related noun 恨み (urami) means "resentment" and names the feeling retained toward its cause.
Usage tips
- In English, blame usually identifies responsibility, whereas resent emphasizes lasting ill feeling, so 恨む (uramu) can translate differently depending on which aspect is central.