気が済まない

きがすまない
Alternative writings: 気がすまない
Frequency:
1

Not being satisfied; unable to feel content or at ease — used when something remains unresolved or one feels dissatisfied.

Expression

Examples

彼にちゃんと謝ってもらわないと、私は気が済まない。

I won't be satisfied until he properly apologizes to me.

試合に負けたままだと気が済まないので、練習を続けている。

I can't be satisfied with losing the match, so I keep practicing.

約束の件がうまくいっていないので、どうしても気が済まない。

Because the promise hasn't been fulfilled properly, I just can't be at ease.

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