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(つよ)い。

To be mentally strong.

最近(さいきん)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(おな)じくらい大切(たいせつ)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(つよ)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(つよ)い/弱(よわ)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(きた)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(めん) (the mental aspect)

Etymology

From English "mental." The Japanese usage as a noun (meaning "one's mental state") goes beyond the original English adjective.

Related Words

Compare: 精神面(せいしんめん) (mental aspect)

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