悩み
Meanings
1
worry; trouble; problem; distress
Refers to a personal concern, anxiety, or problem that weighs on one's mind. Often used in phrases like 悩みを相談する (to discuss one's worries) or 悩みがある (to have a worry).
Lately I have so many work worries that I can't sleep.
I talked to a friend about my romantic troubles.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉の悩みがあるto have a worry (about something)
She has worries about her job.
- 〈人〉に悩みを相談するto consult someone about one's worries
I talked to my teacher about my worries.
- 悩みを解決するto resolve a worry or problem
He finally resolved his troubles.
- 悩みを打ち明けるto confide one's worries (to someone)
I confided my worries to a friend.
- 悩みを解消するto relieve or dispel one's worries
I exercised to relieve my worries.