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stress in Japanese

stress in Japanese is 応力, ストレス, 力説 — stress means a feeling of mental or emotional strain caused by pressure or difficult circumstances.

stress in Japanese

応力
noun
Pronounced: ōryoku
(countable, physics) The internal distribution of force across a small boundary per unit area of that boundary (pressure) within a body. It causes strain or deformation and is typically symbolised by σ or τ.
ストレス
noun
Pronounced: sutoresu
(uncountable) Emotional pressure suffered by a human being or other animal.
力説
noun
Pronounced: rikisetsu
(uncountable) Emphasis placed on a particular point in an argument or discussion (whether spoken or written).
重き
noun
Pronounced: omoki
(uncountable) Emphasis placed on a particular point in an argument or discussion (whether spoken or written).

What does "stress" mean?

  1. noun A feeling of mental or emotional strain caused by pressure or difficult circumstances.
    "Work stress had been building up for months."
  2. verb To place emphasis on something, or to cause someone worry or pressure.
    "The teacher stressed the importance of double-checking your work."

stress in a sentence

  • Work stress had been building up for months.
  • The teacher stressed the importance of double-checking your work.
  • Don't stress about the interview — you're well prepared.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "stress" in Japanese?

"stress" in Japanese is 応力, ストレス, 力説. stress means: A feeling of mental or emotional strain caused by pressure or difficult circumstances.

How do you pronounce 応力?

"stress" in Japanese is 応力, pronounced "ōryoku".

How do you use "stress" in a sentence?

Example: "Work stress had been building up for months." In Japanese, "stress" is 応力, ストレス, 力説.

Are there other ways to say "stress" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "stress": 応力, ストレス, 力説, 重き.

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