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“worry” in Japanese

Japanese

Also悩む (nayamu) · 悩ます (nayamasu)

Pronunciation

Romajishinpai

Example

旅行の心配はありません。ryo kō no shin pai wa a ri ma se n

There are no worries about the trip.

Illustration for 心配 (worry)

How to say “worry” in Japanese

“Worry” in Japanese is 心配 (shinpai).

Expresses attention held by a possible problem or unwanted outcome.

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

Example sentences with 心配

明日のテストが心配です。asu no te su to ga shin pai de su

I am worried about tomorrow's test.

小さな心配でも、友達に話してください。chii sa na shin pai de mo tomo dachi ni hana shi te ku da sa i

Please talk to a friend, even if the worry seems small.

Tips for using 心配

  • 心配 (shinpai) is often used with する (suru), so 心配する (shinpai suru) is the everyday Japanese expression for "to worry."

Other Japanese words for “worry”

私はよく悩みます。watashi wa yo ku naya mi ma su

I often worry.

将来のことは私を悩まします。shō rai no ko to wa watashi o naya ma shi ma su

The future worries me.

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