Japanese word

焦る

Pronunciation

Romajiaseru

Meaning

  • verbbe anxious

Example

結果が出なくて焦っています。kek ka ga de na ku te ase tte i ma su

I am anxious because the results are not out.

Illustration for 焦る (be anxious)

More examples

試験の時間が残り少なくなり、私は焦りました。shi ken no ji kan ga noko ri suku na ku na ri watashi wa ase ri ma shi ta

I became anxious when little time was left for the test.

Core concept

Describes losing calm when progress or a desired result takes longer than expected.

Common phrases

  • 焦って答えるase tte kota e ru

    answer anxiously

  • 焦らずにase ra zu ni

    without rushing

  • 焦る気持ちase ru ki mo chi

    anxious feelings

Similar words

慌てるawateru: To become unsettled and act without enough thought because of a sudden problem.
急ぐisogu: To try to finish something sooner or arrive sooner than planned.

Definition in Japanese

期待した結果や進展がなかなか得られず、気持ちが落ち着かなくなる。ki tai shi ta kek ka ya shin ten ga na ka na ka e ra re zu ki mo chi ga o chi tsu ka na ku na ru

Word origin

The origin of native Japanese 焦る (aseru) is uncertain, but the kanji 焦 (shō, "scorch") connects its written form with the idea of a heated, restless state.

Usage tips

  • The everyday phrase 焦らないで (aseranaide) can mean "do not panic" or "do not rush," depending on the situation.

Other meanings

  • panicverb
  • be impatientverb
  • be in a hurryverb

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