悩(なや)み事(ごと)

なやみごと

noun

troubles; worries; concerns

1. troubles; worries; concerns; problems

Things that cause worry or distress. Refers to personal matters that weigh on one's mind, such as relationship issues, work problems, or health concerns.

悩(なや)み事(ごと)がある。

I have something on my mind.

悩(なや)み事(ごと)があったら相談(そうだん)してね。

If you have any worries, talk to me about it.

最近(さいきん)、仕事(しごと)の悩(なや)み事(ごと)が多(おお)くて、なかなか眠(ねむ)れない。

Lately, I have so many work-related worries that I can't sleep well.

Usage

A very common everyday word. The suffix ～事(ごと) turns a noun or verb stem into a compound meaning "matters related to ~." 悩(なや)み事(ごと) is more specific and concrete than 悩(なや)み alone, implying particular issues or problems rather than a general state of worry.

Common collocations

悩(なや)み事(ごと)がある (to have worries)
悩(なや)み事(ごと)を相談(そうだん)する (to consult about one's worries)
悩(なや)み事(ごと)を抱(かか)える (to carry worries)

Similar words

悩(なや)み: worry, distress — the general state of being troubled
心配事(しんぱいごと): things to worry about — focuses more on anxiety about future outcomes

Related Words

Related: 悩(なや)み (worry (general state))

Compare: 考(かんが)え事(ごと) (something on one's mind)

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