N3
きょういぞん (kyōizon)
共依存
codependency; mutually dependent relationship; toxic reliance
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to codependency or a mutually dependent relationship where two people rely excessively on each other, often enabling each other's bad habits or vulnerabilities. Often used as 共依存の関係. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Codependency! Toxic reliance?! S-So what if we excessively need each other to live?! There is nothing wrong with being codependent on each other's sweet love!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『きょういぞん（共依存）よ！『僕たちは共依存の関係だ』って？…ふ、ふん！何その難しい心理学用語は！でもね、あんたと私が一生互いを激しく必要とし合うことの何が悪いのよ！堂々と共依存（両思い）しなさい！』
📝 Example Sentences
アルコール依存症の夫と、それを支えることで自らの存在価値を見出している妻の関係は、典型的な_______です。
The relationship between the husband with alcohol dependence and the wife who finds her existential value by supporting him is a typical codependency.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "共依存"!
お互いを縛り付け合い、精神的な自立を妨げているような_______関係は、健全な恋愛とは言えません。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 互いに依存し合う「共依存（関係）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『精神的共依存！お断りよ！私たちの間にあるのは、お互いを全力で高め合いながら、甘いハグで溶け合う完璧な愛のパートナーシップよ！』
English: Since it represents mutual toxic reliance, 'codependency' (kyōizon) is correct. Haruka: 'Mental codependency! Rejected! What we have is a perfect partnership of love, elevating each other with all our might while melting together in sweet hugs!'
English: Since it represents mutual toxic reliance, 'codependency' (kyōizon) is correct. Haruka: 'Mental codependency! Rejected! What we have is a perfect partnership of love, elevating each other with all our might while melting together in sweet hugs!'
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