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B1 adjective 2 دقیقه مطالعه

心細い

kokorobosoi

When you feel 心細い (kokorobosoi), it means you're feeling helpless, lonely, or disheartened. This word describes a sense of unease or anxiety, often due to being in an unfamiliar situation without support. You might feel this way if you're alone in a new city or facing a big challenge without anyone by your side. It's about lacking the emotional or physical support you need, leading to a feeling of vulnerability. Think of it as feeling a bit lost and without comfort.

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§ What 心細い (kokorobosoi) means

The Japanese adjective 心細い (kokorobosoi) generally describes a feeling of helplessness, loneliness, or being disheartened. It's often used when someone feels vulnerable or insecure, especially when facing a difficult situation alone or when lacking support. Think of it as feeling a bit lost or uneasy because you're on your own or don't have enough to rely on.

Japanese Word: 心細い (kokorobosoi)
Word Type: i-adjective
CEFR Level: B1
Definition: Helpless; lonely; disheartened; feeling insecure or vulnerable.

§ How to use 心細い (kokorobosoi) in sentences

Since 心細い is an i-adjective, it behaves like other i-adjectives in Japanese. This means it can directly modify a noun, connect to other sentences, or be used predicatively at the end of a sentence.

1. Modifying a noun: 心細い + Noun

You can place 心細い directly before a noun to describe that noun. This is straightforward.

心細い気持ち。

A helpless/lonely feeling.

心細い旅立ち。

A disheartening/lonely departure.

2. Using it predicatively at the end of a sentence

When 心細い is at the end of a sentence, it describes the subject of that sentence. It follows the standard conjugations for i-adjectives.

一人暮らしはやはり少し心細いです。

Living alone is still a bit lonely/disheartening.

初めての海外旅行で、とても心細かった。

It was my first overseas trip, and I felt very helpless/lonely.

3. Connecting clauses: 心細くて (kokorobosokute)

You can use the て-form of 心細い, which is 心細くて, to connect clauses, often indicating a reason or a sequence of events.

誰もいなくて心細くて、泣いてしまいました。

There was no one around and I felt so helpless/lonely, so I cried.

頼れる人がいなくて心細くて、不安になりました。

I had no one to rely on and felt so disheartened/insecure, so I became anxious.

4. Common patterns and nuances

〜と心細い (〜to kokorobosoi): This pattern often means "when 〜 happens, one feels helpless/lonely." It sets a condition.

誰も話す相手がいないと心細いものだ。

It's natural to feel lonely/helpless when there's no one to talk to.

非常に/とても心細い (hijō ni/totemo kokorobosoi): These adverbs intensify the feeling, meaning "very helpless/lonely."

知らない土地で一人、とても心細い気持ちでした。

Being alone in an unfamiliar place, I felt a very helpless/lonely feeling.

心細い is a useful word for expressing a sense of vulnerability or lack of support. Pay attention to the context to understand whether it leans more towards 'lonely', 'helpless', or 'disheartened'.

چقدر رسمی است؟

رسمی

"初めての海外出張で、心細く存じます。(I feel helpless on my first business trip abroad.)"

خنثی

"一人暮らしはやはり心細い。(Living alone is lonely after all.)"

غیر رسمی

"こんな夜中に一人で帰るのは心細いなぁ。(It's disheartening to go home alone in the middle of the night like this.)"

Child friendly

"ママがいないと、さみしいよ。(I'm lonely when mommy isn't here.)"

عامیانه

"今日のランチ、ぼっち飯はきつい。(Eating lunch alone today is tough.)"

راهنمای تلفظ

UK /ˌkɒkɒrɔˈzɔɪ/

US /ˌkɑkɔrɔˈzɔɪ/

short

هم‌قافیه با

tozōi hozōi mozōi

خطاهای رایج

Mispronouncing the 'o' sounds as long 'o' instead of short 'o'.
Incorrectly stressing syllables, leading to unnatural pronunciation.

نکات

Basic Meaning

心細い (kokorobosoi) literally means 'thin heart' or 'narrow heart', which helps to convey the feeling of being vulnerable or lacking support.

Situational Use

You use this word when you feel a sense of uncertainty, anxiety, or loneliness, especially when facing a difficult situation alone or being in an unfamiliar environment.

Common Contexts

Often used when someone is away from home, starting a new job, or dealing with a problem without assistance. Think of situations where you'd feel a bit lost.

Synonyms vs. 心細い

While 寂しい (sabishii) also means lonely, 心細い adds a nuance of helplessness or apprehension about the future. It's more about the lack of reassurance.

Example 1 (Travel)

初めての海外旅行は、少し心細い。
First time traveling abroad, I feel a little helpless/lonely.

Example 2 (Waiting)

一人で待っていると、だんだん心細くなった。
Waiting alone, I gradually became disheartened/anxious.

Example 3 (Support)

頼れる人がいなくて、とても心細い。
There's no one to rely on, so I feel very lonely/vulnerable.

Conjugation

As an i-adjective, it conjugates like others: 心細くない (kokoroboso-kunai - not helpless), 心細かった (kokoroboso-katta - was helpless), etc. Practice these forms.

Listening Practice

Listen for this word in Japanese dramas or anime. You'll often hear it from characters who are feeling vulnerable or facing a challenge by themselves.

Personal Connection

Think of a time you felt uncertain or unsupported. Connecting the word to your own experiences will make it easier to remember and use naturally.