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(psychology) The longing felt by (especially young) men for approbation from a father, or father figure.

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father hunger

Source Word

father hunger

uncountable

(psychology) The longing felt by (especially young) men for approbation from a father, or father figure.

Japanese Meaning

父親または父親格の人物からの承認を求める渇望 / （特に若い男性が）父親からの評価や愛情を求める欲求

After years of avoiding close relationships, he finally began to recognize his father hunger and sought therapy.

長年親密な関係を避けてきた彼は、ついに自分が抱えていた父親への承認欲求を自覚し、治療を受け始めた。

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(psychology) The longing felt by (especially young) men for approbation from a father, or father figure.