How to say 'Panic' in Japanese | 慌てる

Wondering how to say 'Panic' in Japanese? You're in the right place!

The Japanese word for Panic is 'Awateru', written as 慌てる in Japanese.'Panic' in hiragana is あわてる.

word

慌てる

Meaning

Panic

Reading

あわてる

awateru

Kanji

慌Flurried, Disconcerted

Explanation

The Japanese verb '慌てる (あわてる)' means 'to panic' or 'to be flustered'. It describes a state of confusion or agitation, often due to unexpected events or urgency. This verb can be used in various situations, such as when someone is in a hurry, surprised, or overwhelmed. For example: Don't panic「慌てないで」(あわてないで). She panicked when she lost her wallet「彼女は財布をなくして慌てた」(かのじょはさいふをなくしてあわてた). The nuance of this verb often implies a lack of composure or calmness in response to a situation.

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Unknown

Kanji Grade

Frequency

2109

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

This word is an ichidan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 慌てる

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

慌

Meaning

Flurried, Disconcerted

Hiragana in the Word 慌てる

This word contains 2 Hiragana characters :

hiragana

て

Reading

hiragana

る

Reading

Words Related to 慌てる Through the Kanji 慌

This Word contains the Kanji 慌 as well.

word

慌ただしい

Meaning

Hectic

Learn the Word 慌てる

Let's make sure you fully understand this word.

What does 'Awateru' (慌てる) mean?

'Awateru' means 'Panic' .

To help you master this word, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.