English–Japanese

“concern” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikenen

Example

その計画には懸念があります。so no kei kaku ni wa ke nen ga a ri ma su

There are concerns about that plan.

Illustration for 懸念 (concern)

How to say “concern” in Japanese

“Concern” in Japanese is 懸念 (kenen).

Marks a possible problem as something that weighs on the mind before it happens.

Full entry for 懸念: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 懸念

結果について懸念を口にする人もいます。kek ka ni tsu i te ke nen o kuchi ni su ru hito mo i ma su

Some people also voice concerns about the outcome.

Tips for using 懸念

  • In formal Japanese, 懸念 (kenen) often describes a possible problem in public or business discussions, so it can sound more measured than a personal fear.

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