English–Japanese
“be anxious” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiaseru
Example
結果が出なくて焦っています。kek ka ga de na ku te ase tte i ma su
I am anxious because the results are not out.
How to say “be anxious” in Japanese
“Be anxious” in Japanese is 焦る (aseru).
Describes losing calm when progress or a desired result takes longer than expected.
Example sentences with 焦る
試験の時間が残り少なくなり、私は焦りました。shi ken no ji kan ga noko ri suku na ku na ri watashi wa ase ri ma shi ta
I became anxious when little time was left for the test.
Tips for using 焦る
- The everyday phrase 焦らないで (aseranaide) can mean "do not panic" or "do not rush," depending on the situation.