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恨む

うらむ

N2to resent · to blame

Examples

約束を破った友人を長く恨んでいた。

不運を恨むより次の方法を考えよう。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: Written 恨む and read うらむ, it means resenting or blaming someone or something over a lasting grievance.
  • Basic usage: It is used for a friend who broke a promise or for blaming bad luck.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • More lasting than momentary anger
    • The feeling lingers as grievance rather than flaring only for an instant.

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