Japanese Vocabulary: Emotions

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Vocabulary List

English Japanese Pronunciation
Anger
怒り
Anxiety
不安
Confidence
自信
Contentment
満足
Curiosity
好奇心
Disgust
嫌悪
Envy
羨望
Excitement
興奮
Fear
恐怖
Frustration
挫折
Guilt
罪悪感
Hope
希望
Jealousy
嫉妬
Joy
喜び
Love
Pride
誇り
Relief
安心
Sadness
悲しみ
Shame
Surprise
驚き

Cultural Insight: Emotional Suppression in Japanese Culture

In Japanese culture, it is common to suppress one’s emotions in public settings. This practice is known as 割りきれない (wari-kirenai), which means “unable to completely divide.” This concept emphasizes the importance of maintaining harmony and avoiding conflict by controlling one’s emotions.

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