English–Japanese
“apprehension” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikigu
Example
将来への危惧が広がっています。shō rai e no ki gu ga hiro ga tte i ma su
There is growing apprehension about the future.
How to say “apprehension” in Japanese
“Apprehension” in Japanese is 危惧 (kigu).
It describes concern about a possible bad outcome, often with a sense of fear before it occurs.
Example sentences with 危惧
その発表は安全性への危惧を強めました。so no hap pyō wa an zen sei e no ki gu o tsuyo me ma shi ta
The announcement heightened apprehension about safety.
Tips for using 危惧
- 危惧 (kigu) has a formal tone and often describes a negative outcome that people expect could occur, making it less common in casual conversation.