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obsession Meaning in Japanese (obsession 英語 意味)

執着, 強迫観念, こだわり, 熱中
執着 in English:obsession
IPA:ɕuːt͡ɕa̠kɯ̟ᵝ
Phonetic:しゅうちゃく
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obsession の日本語の意味は「執着, 強迫観念, こだわり, 熱中」です。 (強迫観念とは、不安や苦痛を引き起こす、しつこく、侵入的で、望まない考えやアイデアのことです。)

Definitions of Obsession

  1. 1
    noun
    強迫観念

    An obsession is a persistent, intrusive, and unwanted thought or idea that causes anxiety or distress.

    強迫観念とは、不安や苦痛を引き起こす、しつこく、侵入的で、望まない考えやアイデアのことです。

  2. 2
    noun
    こだわり

    It can also refer to an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.

    また、人の心を絶えず占めたり、侵入したりする考えやアイデアを指すこともあります。

  3. 3
    noun
    熱中

    Furthermore, an obsession can be an activity or interest that someone is completely engrossed in.

    さらに、執着とは、誰かが完全に没頭している活動や興味のことでもあります。

Example Sentences

“His obsession with cleanliness made him wash his hands dozens of times a day.”

彼の清潔への執着は、彼に一日に何度も手を洗わせた。

“Learning new languages has become her latest obsession.”

新しい言語を学ぶことが、彼女の最新の熱中となっている。

“The detective's obsession with the case led him to uncover the truth.”

その事件に対する探偵の執着は、彼に真実を明らかにした。

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Synonyms (類語)

In Japanese:

強迫観念こだわり熱中

In English:

preoccupationfixationcompulsionmaniapassion

Antonyms (対義語)

In Japanese:

無関心無頓着

In English:

indifferencedisinterestapathydetachment

Inflected Word Forms

adjectiveobsessive
adjectiveobsessed
adverbobsessively

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

have an obsession withcollocation

To be extremely preoccupied or intensely interested in something.

a healthy obsessionexpression

An intense interest or dedication that is not harmful or destructive.

border on obsessionexpression

To be very close to becoming an unhealthy or excessive preoccupation.