Japanese Word · Intermediate
心を痛める
to be grieved at heart, to be troubled by, to be frustrated, to be distressed
Pronunciation: say 心を痛める
Meaning
to be grieved at heart, to be troubled by, to be frustrated, to be distressed
Example
彼女は夫の死に心を痛めている。
She is grieved at her husband's death.
Practice tips
- Practice 心を痛める 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.