トラウマ
Meanings
1
trauma; psychological trauma
Refers to a deeply distressing or disturbing experience that leaves lasting psychological effects. Used in both clinical and everyday contexts.
See also: 心的外傷
He is still carrying the trauma from his childhood.
The accident became a trauma, and I can no longer ride in a car.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉がトラウマになるfor an experience to become a (source of) trauma
The accident from my childhood has become a trauma for me.
- トラウマを抱えるto carry/bear a trauma
He carries the trauma from being bullied in the past.
- トラウマを克服するto overcome a trauma
I overcame my trauma by going to counseling.
- トラウマを引き起こすto cause/trigger trauma
That incident caused trauma in many people.