Meaning
To be troubled or worried about something.
Cultural Background
Japanese culture values harmony. Complaining about stress is often done indirectly to avoid burdening others. In many Western cultures, 'headache' is used more directly to describe frustration.
Context is key
Always clarify if you are talking about work or health.
Meaning
To be troubled or worried about something.
Context is key
Always clarify if you are talking about work or health.
Test Yourself
Which sentence is correct for a stressful project?
A) 頭痛がする B) 頭が痛い
B is the idiom for stress; A is for medical pain.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesA) 頭痛がする B) 頭が痛い
B is the idiom for stress; A is for medical pain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it is polite enough for professional settings.
Related Phrases
頭を抱える
similarTo hold one's head in despair.
悩みの種
similarSeed of worry.
