N2
わだかまる (wadakamaru)
わだかまる
to rankle, to fester, to remain stuck (emotionally), to coil up
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Often used for negative emotions (e.g., resentment, suspicion, regret) that linger in one's heart, unresolved. It can also describe something coiling up physically. 感情や不満が心の中に残り、解決されずにいる状態を表します。
📝 Example Sentences
あの時の彼の言葉が、今でも心にわだかまっている。
His words from back then still rankle in my heart.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "わだかまる"!
長い間、彼の心には家族に対する複雑な感情が_______ていた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 心の中にしこりのように残って、解決されない状態を表します。
English: It describes a state where something remains in one's heart like a lump, unresolved.
English: It describes a state where something remains in one's heart like a lump, unresolved.
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