トラウマ
とらうま
noun
trauma
1.
trauma, psychological trauma
A deeply distressing experience that causes lasting psychological harm. In casual usage, also used loosely for any bad experience that leaves a lasting negative impression.
あれはトラウマになった。
That became a trauma for me.
子供の頃のトラウマがまだ消えない。
The trauma from my childhood still hasn't faded.
前の恋愛がトラウマで、なかなか新しい人と付き合えない。
My previous relationship was so traumatic that I can't easily start dating someone new.
ORIGIN:
From German/English "trauma." Entered Japanese primarily through psychology.
USAGE:
In formal or medical contexts, トラウマ retains its clinical meaning of serious psychological injury. In casual speech, it is used more loosely — 数学がトラウマ ("math is my trauma") simply means one has a strong aversion to math from a bad experience.
GRAMMAR:
Commonly used with になる: トラウマになる (to become a trauma, to be traumatized by something).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- トラウマになる: to become traumatized
- トラウマを克服する: to overcome trauma
- 心のトラウマ: psychological trauma
- トラウマ体験: traumatic experience