悩 (nǎo) - Worry, distress, anxiety & to be troubled or vexed

悩Tone 3

nǎo ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

楠念

悩 · nǎo

Worry, distress, anxiety;

to be troubled or vexed;

to suffer from mental anguish.

Worry, distress, anxietyto be troubled or vexedto suffer from mental anguish.

Usage highlights

To worryWorry/troubleTo be troubled byDeep worryMental distressTo consult about worries

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 安心— peace of mind, relief
  • 平穏— tranquility, serenity

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Don't worry about it (悩まないで).
  • He is troubled by insomnia (不眠に悩む).
  • This problem is causing me distress (この問題で悩んでいる).
  • She is anxious about the future (将来について悩んでいる).

Collocations

  • To worry(悩む)
  • Worry/trouble(悩み)
  • To be troubled by(悩まされる)
  • Deep worry(深い悩み)
  • Mental distress(精神的な悩み)
  • To consult about worries(悩みを相談する)

Idioms

  • To be troubled by worries(悩みに悩む)
  • To have no worries(悩みがない)
  • To share one's worries(悩みを打ち明ける)
  • The worries of youth(青春の悩み)
  • To be tormented by worries(悩みに苦しむ)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Japanese culture, openly discussing personal worries (悩み) is increasingly encouraged for mental health.
  • The character appears in many Japanese compounds related to psychological states and emotional distress.
  • Often used in contexts of personal growth, as overcoming worries is seen as part of maturity.

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