How to Say ‘I’m Feeling Overwhelmed’ in Japanese: Expressing a Sense of Overload

To express a feeling of being overwhelmed in Japanese by saying “I’m feeling overwhelmed,” you can use the phrase 「圧倒されています」(attou sareteimasu). This phrase conveys a sense of being emotionally or mentally overloaded. Here are some other ways to express similar sentiments:

1. **圧倒されています。** (Attou sareteimasu.)

   Translation: “I’m feeling overwhelmed.”

   This is a straightforward and commonly used expression to convey a sense of being emotionally or mentally overloaded.

2. **気が滅入っています。** (Ki ga meiru tteimasu.)

   Translation: “I’m feeling disheartened.”

   This phrase conveys a sense of feeling down or dispirited.

3. **頭がいっぱいです。** (Atama ga ippai desu.)

   Translation: “My head is full.”

   This expression conveys a sense of having a lot on one’s mind.

4. **感情が押し寄せてきます。** (Kanjou ga oshiyosete kimasu.)

   Translation: “Emotions are coming in waves.”

   This phrase conveys a sense of emotions overwhelming one’s thoughts.

5. **心が重たく感じます。** (Kokoro ga omotaku kanjimasu.)

   Translation: “My heart feels heavy.”

   This expression conveys a sense of emotional burden.

6. **手がつけられない気分です。** (Te ga tsukerarenai kimochi desu.)

   Translation: “I feel like I can’t handle it.”

   This phrase conveys a sense of being unable to manage the situation.

7. **情報が多すぎて頭が混乱しています。** (Jouhou ga oosugite atama ga konran shiteimasu.)

   Translation: “There’s too much information and my head is in confusion.”

   This expression conveys a sense of being mentally confused due to an information overload.

8. **多忙な気分です。** (Tabou na kimochi desu.)

   Translation: “I’m feeling busy and overwhelmed.”

   This phrase conveys a sense of being busy to the point of feeling overwhelmed.

Remember to adjust the level of formality and politeness based on your relationship with the person you’re addressing. These phrases will help you effectively convey your feelings of overwhelm and mental load in Japanese.

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