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N1
つうよう (tsūyō)
痛痒

pain and itchiness; (often used metaphorically in the negative: 痛痒を感じない - feel no pain, be unaffected, not care)

💡 Nuance & Usage: Literally "pain and itch." Most commonly used in the negative form「痛痒を感じない」to mean feeling no effect or not caring about criticism, damage, or others' suffering. It emphasizes a lack of sensitivity or concern.

📝 Example Sentences

彼はどんな非難にも痛痒を感じないかのように振る舞った。
He behaved as if he felt no pain from any criticism.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "痛痒"!

周囲からの批判にも彼は全く_______を感じなかった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「痛痒を感じない」は、非難や損害に対して全く動じない様子を表します。
English: "痛痒を感じない" (tsūyō o kanjinai) describes being completely unaffected by criticism or damage.
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