Meaning

Primary

A Worry

Alternative

A Trouble

Word Type

noun

Explanation

This is the noun version of worry, making it a worry, or a trouble.

Reading

なやみ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the one you learned with the kanji. Nicely done, no need to have a worry about it.

Context

Context Sentences

あんたは何の悩みもなさそうでいいよね。

You seem like you don't have any worries at all, huh? That must be nice.

ストッキングがすぐに伝線しちゃうのが悩みなんです。

I've been bothered by how easily my stockings get runs.

昔は悩みを人に打ち明けることができないのが悩みでしたが、今では何でも言えるようになりました。

In the past, my concern was not being able to confide in others, but now I can talk about anything.

悩み事の相談に乗るのは構わないんだけど、金欠なんだよね。外食したいなら、あんたの奢りだよ。

I don’t mind hearing your advice about my troubles, but I’m running out of money. If you want to eat out with me, it’s your treat.

Kanji Composition