멘헤라 What does 멘헤라 mean in Korean?
Meaning
A borrowed Japanese label for someone seen as emotionally unstable or intensely clingy.
It comes from Japanese internet culture and also refers to a “sad-cute” style in fashion and art. As a label for a real person, though, it makes fun of mental health struggles and can really hurt, so it’s better to describe the behavior instead.
Where it comes from
メンヘラmenhera · Japanese, from “mental health” + -er
멘헤라The same word, borrowed into Korean
Examples
그 캐릭터는 멘헤라 콘셉트야.
That character has a menhera concept. (talking about fiction or style)
요즘 연락에 너무 집착하는 것 같아.
I think they’re getting too fixated on texting. (describe the behavior instead)
Useful forms
집착이 심하다 · very clingy (neutral)마음이 힘들다 · going through a hard time
Check yourself
What’s a kinder way to talk about a friend who seems anxious and clingy?