English–Japanese

“impatience” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiaseri

Example

返事が来なくて、焦りを感じます。hen ji ga ko na ku te ase ri o kan ji ma su

I feel impatient because I have not received a reply.

Illustration for 焦り (impatience)

How to say “impatience” in Japanese

“Impatience” in Japanese is 焦り (aseri).

焦り (aseri) is the feeling of being mentally pressed by delay or uncertainty and wanting immediate progress.

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

Example sentences with 焦り

周りの人に急かされると、焦りを感じやすいです。mawa ri no hito ni se ka sa re ru to ase ri o kan ji ya su i de su

I tend to feel impatient when people around me rush me.

Tips for using 焦り

  • The meaning of 焦り (aseri) often includes anxiety about falling behind or losing an opportunity, so it may influence both feelings and behavior.

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