心(こころ)の余 裕(よゆう)

こころのよゆう

noun

mental composure; peace of mind; emotional leeway

1. mental composure; peace of mind; emotional leeway

The state of having enough emotional or mental space to remain calm, considerate, and unhurried. The psychological capacity to handle situations without stress or panic.

心(こころ)の余裕(よゆう)がない。

I have no peace of mind.

心(こころ)の余裕(よゆう)を持(も)つことが大切(たいせつ)だ。

It is important to maintain mental composure.

忙(いそが)しすぎて心(こころ)の余裕(よゆう)がなくなっていた自分(じぶん)に気(き)づいた。

I realized I had been too busy and had lost my peace of mind.

Composed of 心(こころ) (heart, mind) + の (possessive) + 余裕(よゆう) (room, margin, composure). A very common expression in modern Japanese, frequently used in self-help, work-life balance, and wellness contexts.

Common collocations

心(こころ)の余裕(よゆう)がある: to have mental composure
心(こころ)の余裕(よゆう)がない: to lack mental composure
心(こころ)の余裕(よゆう)を持(も)つ: to maintain peace of mind
心(こころ)の余裕(よゆう)を失(うしな)う: to lose one's composure
心(こころ)の余裕(よゆう)を取(と)り戻(もど)す: to regain peace of mind

Similar words

気持(きも)ちの余裕(よゆう): emotional leeway — very similar, slightly more casual
精神的(せいしんてき)余裕(よゆう): psychological composure — more formal/clinical
ゆとり: room, margin — can also refer to mental/temporal slack

Usage

Often discussed in the context of 働(はたら)き方改革(かたかいかく) (work-style reform) and mental health awareness in Japan.

Related Words

Compare: ゆとり (room, margin)

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