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human relationships, interpersonal relations
The connections and dynamics between people, including friendships, workplace relations, family bonds, and social interactions. Often discussed in the context of difficulties or stress.
人間関係に悩んでいる。
I am struggling with interpersonal relationships.
職場の人間関係がうまくいかない。
Workplace relationships are not going well.
転職の理由で一番多いのは人間関係の問題だそうだ。
Apparently the most common reason for changing jobs is problems with interpersonal relationships.
COMPOSITION: 人間 (human being) + 関係 (relationship, connection).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 人間関係に悩む (to struggle with relationships)
- 人間関係を築く (to build relationships)
- 良好な人間関係 (good interpersonal relations)
- 人間関係のトラブル (relationship trouble)
- 人間関係が複雑 (complicated relationships)
USAGE: One of the most frequently cited sources of stress in Japanese surveys. 人間関係 is particularly significant in a culture that places high value on group harmony (和).