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メンヘラ (めんへら) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Don't confuse with メンヘラ describes a real person perceived as emotionally unstable, while ヤンデレ is a fictional character trope combining romantic obsession with violent or unhinged behavior.
メンタル is a neutral word for one's mental state or mindset, while メンヘラ is a derogatory slang label for a person seen as mentally unstable.
Written forms メンヘラ
Most common spelling; derived from 'mental health'.
メンヘラー
Variant spelling with a long final vowel, less common.
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She calls herself a mental case.
After her boyfriend dumped her, she became an emotional wreck.
Etymology Derived from 'mental health' (メンタルヘルス), shortened and altered to メンヘラ. The exact process is uncertain, but it emerged as internet slang.
