“Frustration” in Japanese
Short answer
Frustration in Japanese is “悔し紛れ” (kuyashimagire). Full meaning: spite, frustration, vexation.
Other ways to say “Frustration” in Japanese
苛立ち
iradachi irritation, annoyance, frustration
欲求不満
yokkyuufuman frustration
フラストレーション
furasutoreeshon frustration
鬱憤
uppun resentment, grudge, pent-up anger, frustration, bitterness
焦燥
shousou impatience, irritation, frustration, fretfulness
挫折
zasetsu setback, failure (e.g. plans, business), frustration, discouragement
悔しさ
kuyashisa chagrin, bitterness, frustration, vexation, mortification, regret
悔紛れ
kuyashimagire spite, frustration, vexation
悔まぎれ
kuyashimagire spite, frustration, vexation
悔しまぎれ
kuyashimagire spite, frustration, vexation
くやし紛れ
kuyashimagire spite, frustration, vexation
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