1.
feeling of helplessness; sense of powerlessness
The emotional state of feeling unable to do anything or make a difference. Often experienced in the face of overwhelming circumstances.
無力感に襲われた。
I was overcome by a feeling of helplessness.
何もできない無力感がつらい。
The helplessness of not being able to do anything is painful.
大きな災害の前では無力感を感じずにはいられない。
In the face of a major disaster, you can't help but feel powerless.
USAGE:
Often used with verbs expressing being overwhelmed or experiencing emotions: 無力感に襲われる, 無力感を感じる, 無力感に苛まれる.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 無力感に襲われる (to be overwhelmed by helplessness)
- 無力感を感じる (to feel helpless)
- 無力感に苛まれる (to be tormented by helplessness)
- 深い無力感 (deep sense of powerlessness)
WORD FORMATION:
無 (without) + 力 (power) + 感 (feeling). The 〜感 suffix creates emotion nouns from abstract concepts.