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Emotions & FeelingsThursday 1 October 2026

心が重い

Pronunciation: kokoro ga omoi

Meaning: To feel heavy-hearted; to feel depressed or burdened

This phrase uses the metaphor of physical weight to describe emotional burden, and is commonly used when someone is worried, anxious, or carrying emotional baggage.

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