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苦労性な人
kurouzei na hito
person who worries too much
彼は本当に苦労性な人で、何でも心配しすぎるんだ。
He's such a person who worries too much—he worries about everything.
informal
A person who tends to worry excessively or overthink things, often causing unnecessary stress for themselves.
彼女は苦労性な人で、些細なことでも悩みすぎる。
She's the type who worries too much—she overthinks even trivial things.
Often used to describe someone who is prone to anxiety or stress, even in non-critical situations.
Pro Tip
Distinguishing from similar terms
Unlike '心配性' (shinpai-sei, 'anxious person'), '苦労性' often implies a more passive or self-inflicted tendency to worry, sometimes without clear cause.
Usage Notes
The term emphasizes a tendency toward excessive worry rather than just occasional stress. It is often used in a slightly sympathetic or critical tone depending on context.
Word Breakdown
苦労
hardship, worry
noun性
nature, tendency
suffixな人
person who has [quality]
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