N2
こころぼそい (kokorobosoi)
心細い
lonely, helpless, disheartening, feeling uneasy
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Feeling insecure, lonely, or anxious because of a lack of support, knowledge, or familiarity with a situation. (頼るものや支えがなく、不安や寂しさを感じる気持ちを表す。)
📝 Example Sentences
一人で知らない土地に行くのは心細い。
Going to an unknown place alone makes me feel uneasy/lonely.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "心細い"!
初めての海外旅行で、友達と離れて一人になった時、とても_______と感じた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 知らない場所で一人になることは「不安や寂しさ」を感じさせるので、「心細い」が適切です。
English: Being alone in an unfamiliar place causes 'anxiety and loneliness', making 心細い (kokorobosoi) appropriate.
English: Being alone in an unfamiliar place causes 'anxiety and loneliness', making 心細い (kokorobosoi) appropriate.
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