Translation guide
How to express someone's mental or emotional state in Japanese, from everyday feelings to formal psychological terms.
Describing how someone feels or their overall mood in a neutral, everyday way.
The most common and versatile word for 'feeling' or 'state of mind'. Can be used for both physical and emotional feelings.
今の気持ちを教えてください。
Please tell me how you feel right now.
彼の気持ちがわからない。
I don't understand his state of mind.
Refers to mood or frame of mind, often more temporary and influenced by circumstances. Common in daily conversation.
今日は気分がいい。
I'm in a good mood today.
気分転換に散歩しよう。
Let's take a walk to change our state of mind.
A more formal term for 'mental state' or 'psychological state'. Used in serious contexts or when discussing mental health.
彼の精神状態が心配だ。
I'm worried about his state of mind.
Refers to one's inner state of mind, often used in reflective or literary contexts. Implies a deeper, more contemplative mental state.
今の心境を一言で表すと？
How would you describe your current state of mind in one word?
Expressing a fleeting emotion or immediate feeling.
The general word for 'emotion' or 'feeling'. Can be used to talk about emotional states.
感情を抑えられなかった。
I couldn't control my emotions.
Literally 'state of the heart/mind'. A straightforward way to say 'state of mind', often used in self-help or psychological contexts.
心の状態を整えることが大切だ。
It's important to regulate your state of mind.
Referring to mental state in a medical, therapeutic, or formal sense.
The standard term for 'psychological state'. Used in psychology, counseling, and formal discussions.
事件当時の心理状態を分析する。
Analyze the state of mind at the time of the incident.
Loanword from English 'mental', often used in casual or sports contexts to refer to mental toughness or state.
Describing a deeper, often existential or meditative state of mind.
気持ち is the most general and can be used for both physical and emotional feelings. 気分 is more about mood and often temporary. 精神状態 is formal and used for serious mental states, often in clinical or worrying contexts.
気持ちがいい天気だ。
The weather feels good (physically/emotionally).
気分が悪い。
I feel sick / I'm in a bad mood.
精神状態が不安定だ。
His mental state is unstable.
メンタルが弱っている。
My mental state is fragile.
My state of mind becomes peaceful.