Japanese phrase

気が気ではありません。 ki ga ki de wa a ri ma se n

Meaning

I am extremely worried.

When to use it

Expresses intense worry about something. It shows that a person cannot stop thinking about a troubling situation and sounds stronger than a simple statement of concern.

Example dialogue

明日の面接、気が気ではありません。 asu no men setsu ki ga ki de wa a ri ma se n

I am extremely worried about tomorrow's interview.

大丈夫ですよ。練習しましたから。 dai jō bu de su yo ren shū shi ma shi ta ka ra

It will be fine. You practiced for it.

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