English–Japanese
“uneasy” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikokorobosoi
Example
知らない町に一人でいると心細いです。shi ra na i machi ni hito ri de i ru to kokoro boso i de su
I feel uneasy when I am alone in an unfamiliar town.
How to say “uneasy” in Japanese
“Uneasy” in Japanese is 心細い (kokorobosoi).
Expresses the unease that arises when a person feels emotionally alone and unable to rely on anyone in an unfamiliar or difficult situation.
Example sentences with 心細い
相談できる人がいないと、心細く感じます。sō dan de ki ru hito ga i na i to kokoro boso ku kan ji ma su
Without anyone to ask for advice, I feel uneasy.
Tips for using 心細い
- Unlike 寂しい (sabishii), which mainly describes sadness from lacking company, 心細い (kokorobosoi) centers on lacking confidence or support, so it can apply even when others are nearby.