メンタルmentaru

1. na-adjectivemental
2. nounmental health; mental state; mental resolve; mentality
   空腹くうふくはメンタル的てきに良よくない。↗

   An empty stomach doesn't help on the mental front.

• Synonym精神的せいしんてきNeutralCovers mental and psychological matters, as in 「精神的ショック」; mostly seen in writing. 「メンタル」 is more colloquial and also works as a noun for mental toughness.
• Synonym心理的しんりてきNeutralRefers to the psychological level, inner workings of the mind, as in 「心理的負担」. 「メンタル」 is more colloquial and usually means mindset or resilience.
• Related心的しんてきWrittenDescribes the mind or psyche; found mainly in academic prose. In everyday speech say 「メンタル」 or 「精神的」 instead.
• Related内面的ないめんてきWrittenRefers to what is inner and deep down, contrasted with outward appearance; 「メンタル」 centers on mental state and toughness.
• Related心因性しんいんせいFormalMedical term for something caused by psychological factors, as in 「心因性の症状」; it names the cause, while 「メンタル」 is the mental side itself — not interchangeable.
• AntonymフィジカルCasualLoanword for the physical side — body and fitness; often set against 「メンタル」, as in 「フィジカルとメンタル」.
• Antonym身体的なNeutralDescribes bodily, physical matters, as in 「身体的な疲れ」; it is the body-side opposite of 「メンタル」 in the mind–body contrast.

For mental strength or mindset in casual talk, use 「メンタル」, as in 「メンタルが強い」; in writing prefer 「精神的」 or 「心理的」. For the physical side, use 「フィジカル」.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

1. 精神せいしんに関かんしているさま。精神的せいしんてきな。