Japanese

しんぱい
Meaning: worry; concern; anxiety
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

母は私の健康を心配している
My mother is worried about my health.
最近、彼の様子が変なので、少し心配している。
Lately, his appearance has been strange, so I'm a bit worried.
母親は子供の将来をいつも心配している。
A mother is always worried about her child's future.
余計な心配はしないでください。
Please don't worry unnecessarily.
彼の顔色が悪かったので、心配になった。
I was worried because his face looked pale.

Usage Notes

Can be used as both a noun and a suru-verb. Expresses worry about future events or concern for someone's well-being. Often followed by する to make it a verb.

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