Japanese word

不安

Pronunciation

Romajifuan

Meaning

  • na-adjectiveanxious

Example

一人で行くのが不安です。hito ri de i ku no ga fu an de su

I am anxious about going alone.

Illustration for 不安 (anxious)

More examples

明日の発表が不安です。asu no hap pyō ga fu an de su

I am anxious about tomorrow's presentation.

Core concept

Describes a troubled state caused by concern about what may happen or whether something is safe.

Common phrases

  • 不安になるfu an ni na ru

    become anxious

  • 不安な気持ちfu an na ki mo chi

    anxious feelings

Similar words

心配shinpai: Describes worry about an unwanted result or a problem.

Definition in Japanese

先のことや物事の成り行きが気にかかり、心が落ち着かない状態。saki no ko to ya mono goto no na ri yu ki ga ki ni ka ka ri kokoro ga o chi tsu ka na i jō tai

Word origin

不安 (fuan) combines 不 (fu, "not") and 安 (an, "safe"), expressing a lack of peace or safety.

Usage tips

  • The phrase 不安になる (fuan ni naru) means that a person begins to feel worried, making it useful for describing a change in feelings.

Other meanings

  • fearnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 不安がるfuangarushow anxietyverb

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