Japanese vocabulary: Feelings & Personality
15 Japanese words with English meanings and pronunciation, grouped by situation.
These are the Japanese words you'll actually use for feelings & personality — the ones that come up in a real conversation with Sui. Read them, say them out loud, then use them in a lesson.
Emotions
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 嬉しい | ureshii | happy |
| 悲しい | kanashii | sad |
| 怒っている | okotteiru | angry |
| 驚いている | odoroiteiru | surprised |
| 不安 | fuan | anxiety |
| 安心 | anshin | relief |
| 興奮 | koufun | excited |
Personality Traits
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 優しい | yasashii | kind |
| 真面目 | majime | serious |
| 楽しい | tanoshii | fun |
| おしゃべり | oshaberi | talkative |
| 内気 | naiki | shy |
| 自信がある | jishin ga aru | confident |
| 冷静 | reisei | calm |
| 好奇心が強い | koukishin ga tsuyoi | curious |
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