How to use 恨む (うらむ)

Meaning of 恨む

The Japanese verb "恨む" (うらむ, uramu) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:

  1. to resent: Feeling bitterness or indignation due to unfair treatment or actions.
    • Example: 彼は昇進しなかったことを上司を恨んでいる。
    • Translation: He resents his boss for not promoting him.
  2. to blame: Holding someone responsible for a fault or wrong.
    • Example: 彼女はその事故のせいで自分の運命を恨んでいる。
    • Translation: She blames her fate for the accident.

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