N1
うっせき (usseki)
鬱積
accumulation, pent-up (emotions), congestion
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Primarily used for negative emotions (stress, resentment) building up, or for physical congestion. 感情や不満などが心に溜まり続ける様子や、物事が滞って溜まっている状態を表す。
📝 Example Sentences
長年の不満が鬱積し、ついに爆発した。
Years of frustration had built up and finally exploded.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "鬱積"!
彼の心には、仕事への不満が_______していた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 心に不満が「溜まっている」状態を表すには「鬱積」が適切です。
English: Ussseki (鬱積) is appropriate to describe the state of frustrations 'accumulating' in one's heart.
English: Ussseki (鬱積) is appropriate to describe the state of frustrations 'accumulating' in one's heart.
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