Japanese Word · Intermediate
マザーコンプレックス
Oedipus complex
Pronunciation: [ma̠za̠ː kõ̞mpɯ̟ɾe̞k̚kɯ̟̊sɨ]
Meaning
Oedipus complex
Example
大辻一村さんが前に撮った「日本エロチシズム」はマザーコンプレックスの影が濃かったが、こんどのはちょっと違っていて、やはり年を経たせいかなと思う。
There was a heavy Oedipal shadow over Mr. Otsuji's previous “Japan Eroticism”, but his current work differs a bit, I suppose due to the passage of years.
Practice tips
- Practice マザーコンプレックス out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.