English–Japanese
“distress” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajidōyō
Example
彼女は人前で動揺を見せませんでした。kano jo wa hito mae de dō yō o mi se ma se n de shi ta
She did not show her distress in public.
How to say “distress” in Japanese
“Distress” in Japanese is 動揺 (dōyō).
Describes a person, object, or situation losing its steady state through inner unrest or physical movement.
Example sentences with 動揺
予想外の知らせを聞いても、彼女は動揺を抑えました。yo sō gai no shi ra se o ki i te mo kano jo wa dō yō o osa e ma shi ta
Even after hearing the unexpected news, she kept her distress under control.
Tips for using 動揺
- Japanese uses 動揺する (dōyō suru) for a person who loses composure, and it also describes a ship or vehicle rocking from side to side.