プレッシャーを感じないで
puresshā o kanjinaide
The English phrase "no pressure" can be expressed in Japanese as プレッシャーを感じないで (puresshā o kanjinaide).
This phrase is used to reassure someone that they should not feel stressed or burdened by a task or expectation.
Meaning: phrase (phrase)
How does it change in a sentence?
By adding ください to the end of the phrase to make it プレッシャーを感じないでください, you transform the expression from a casual suggestion or command into a polite request.
How do you pronounce it?
puresshā o kanjinaide
Did you know?
- Japanese often employs 'silent' pressure called 空気を読む 'kūki o yomu', meaning 'reading the air', where the pressure is felt without any words being spoken.
- In high-pressure Japanese work environments, the concept of 'no pressure' is often contrasted with 同調圧力 'dōchō atsuryoku', which refers to the intense societal pressure to conform to the group.
- In Japanese sports culture, players often talk about プレッシャーをかける 'pressure o kakeru', which literally means 'to hang pressure' on an opponent.
Examples in context
- プレッシャーを感じないでください。puresshā o kanjinaide kudasai.Please do not feel any pressure.
- あまりプレッシャーを感じないでね。amari puresshā o kanjinaide ne.Don't feel too much pressure, okay?
- 自分自身にプレッシャーを感じないで。jibun jishin ni puresshā o kanjinaide.Don't put pressure on yourself.
Example conversation
Haruto is encouraging Himari before her big piano recital.
- 大翔 Hiroto練習の成果を出せばいいから、プレッシャーを感じないで。renshū no seika o daseba ii kara, puresshā o kanjinaide.Just show what you've practiced, so don't feel any pressure.
- 陽葵 Himariありがとう、大翔くん。少し楽になったよ。arigatō, haruto-kun. sukoshi raku ni natta yo.Thank you, Haruto. I feel a little more relaxed now.
- 大翔 Hiroto陽葵なら、きっと素晴らしい演奏ができるよ。himari nara, kitto subarashii ensō ga dekiru yo.If it's you, Himari, I'm sure you'll give a wonderful performance.
- 陽葵 Himariはい、精一杯頑張ります！hai, seiippai ganbarimasu!Yes, I will do my very best!
