Pronunciation of 'ストレス'
The word 'ストレス' (stress) originates from English but is adapted into Japanese katakana to represent the concept of stress, often referring to mental or emotional strain. It is pronounced as 'su-to-re-su' in Japanese, while in English it retains its original pronunciation 'stress'.
Word Origin
The word 'ストレス' originates from English and was borrowed into Japanese as a loanword written in katakana.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
Mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.
Pronounced as 'stress', with the 's' as in 'sun', 't' as in 'top', 'r' as in 'run', and 'ess' as in 'less'.
日本語
精神的または感情的な負担や緊張を指す言葉。英語の「stress」を日本語に取り入れたもの。
「ストレス」は「su-to-re-su」と発音します。「ス」は「su」、「ト」は「to」、「レ」は「re」、「ス」は再び「su」と発音します。