Translation of Japanese word "心配する" to English
心配する
しんぱいする
[shinpaisuru]
IPA: /ɕinpaiɯru/
Meaning
VerbTo be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.
How to use
心配する (shinpai suru) — 'to worry / be concerned'. 体を心配する — worry about someone's health. 心配ない — no worries.
🇬🇧 English
to worry
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 心配する
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): しんぱいする
Romaji Transcription: shinpaisuru
Example Sentences
彼は将来の仕事に心配している。
かれはあすのしごとにしんぱいしている。
He is worried about his future job.
彼女は病気のために心配している。
かのじょはびょうきのためにしんぱいしている。
She is worried because of her illness.
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Common phrases
- 心配しないでください— Please don't worry
Frequency rank: #383 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "心配する" mean?▼
The Japanese word "心配する" means "to worry" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "心配する"?▼
The word "心配する" is read as "しんぱいする" (shinpaisuru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used when worrying about future events, etc.".
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