メンタル
めんたる
noun
mental state, mentality
1.
mental state, mentality, psychological condition
One's psychological or emotional state. In modern Japanese, used as both a noun referring to one's mental condition and as a modifier meaning 'mental' or 'psychological.'
メンタルが強い。
To be mentally strong.
最近メンタルがやられている。
My mental state has been suffering lately.
アスリートにとってメンタルのケアはフィジカルのトレーニングと同じくらい大切だ。
For athletes, taking care of their mental health is just as important as physical training.
USAGE:
Very common in modern Japanese, especially among younger speakers. Used both as a standalone noun (メンタルが強い) and as a modifier (メンタルヘルス). The noun usage to mean "one's mental state" is a Japanese extension of the English adjective.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- メンタルが強い/弱い (mentally strong/weak)
- メンタルがやられる (one's mental state takes a hit)
- メンタルを鍛える (strengthen one's mentality)
- メンタルヘルス (mental health)
- メンタルケア (mental care)
- メンタル面 (the mental aspect)
ETYMOLOGY:
From English "mental." The Japanese usage as a noun (meaning "one's mental state") goes beyond the original English adjective.