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 EXPRESSIONS:

  • 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

NOTE:
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.

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