Japanese word

悩み

Pronunciation

Romajinayami

Meaning

  • nounproblem

Example

この悩みを解決したいです。ko no naya mi o kai ketsu shi ta i de su

I want to solve this problem.

Illustration for 悩み (problem)

More examples

その悩みを友達に話してみませんか。so no naya mi o tomo dachi ni hana shi te mi ma se n ka

Why don't you talk to a friend about that problem?

Core concept

Centers on a concern that weighs on someone and calls for thought or resolution.

Common phrases

  • 悩みがあるnaya mi ga a ru

    have a problem

  • 悩みを打ち明けるnaya mi o u chi a ke ru

    open up about a problem

  • 悩みを解決するnaya mi o kai ketsu su ru

    solve a problem

  • 悩みを抱えるnaya mi o kaka e ru

    have a problem

Similar words

心配事shinpaikoto: A personal concern that causes worry and occupies the mind.
問題mondai: A matter that creates difficulty or requires a solution.
心配shinpai: A concern about a person, situation, or possible outcome.
気がかりkigakari: A personal matter that causes unease and remains unresolved.

Definition in Japanese

心の中で気にかかり、解決したいと思っている事柄。kokoro no naka de ki ni ka ka ri kai ketsu shi ta i to omo tte i ru koto gara

Word origin

As a native Japanese noun, 悩み (nayami) comes from the verb 悩む (nayamu), "to worry or be troubled," by using its verb stem as a noun.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, 悩み (nayami) can cover school, work, relationships, or other personal concerns, making it broader than a problem with a clear technical cause.

Other meanings

  • worrynoun
  • troublenoun

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