Translation of Japanese word "悩む" to English
悩む
なやむ
[nayamu]
IPA: /nayamu/
Meaning
VerbTo be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.
How to use
悩む (nayamu) — 'to worry / agonize / be troubled'. Group 1. 進路に悩む — worry about one's future path. 悩み (nayami) — trouble / worry (noun).
🇬🇧 English
to worry / agonize
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 悩む
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): なやむ
Romaji Transcription: nayamu
Example Sentences
彼は将来のことを悩んでいます。
かれはしょうらいのことをなやんでいます。
He is worried about his future.
彼女は恋のことを悩んでいます。
かのじょはこいのことをなやんでいます。
She is worried about her love.
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Common phrases
- 人間関係で悩む— to worry about relationships
Frequency rank: #391 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "悩む" mean?▼
The Japanese word "悩む" means "to worry / agonize" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "悩む"?▼
The word "悩む" is read as "なやむ" (nayamu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the act of worrying or being troubled.".
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