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“panic” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajipanikku

Example

試験の前に、私はパニックになりました。shi ken no mae ni watashi wa pa ni kku ni na ri ma shi ta

I was in a panic before the test.

Illustration for パニック (panic)

How to say “panic” in Japanese

“Panic” in Japanese is パニック (panikku).

It describes a state in which intense fear disrupts clear thinking and controlled action.

Full entry for パニック: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with パニック

突然の停電で、会場にいた人たちはパニックになりました。totsu zen no tei den de kai jō ni i ta hito ta chi wa pa ni kku ni na ri ma shi ta

The people at the venue went into a panic when the power suddenly went out.

Tips for using パニック

  • In Japanese discussions of online rumors, パニック (panikku) can refer to widespread public alarm, so it is not limited to physical emergencies.

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