How to say 'Rush' in Japanese | 焦る

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The Japanese word for Rush is 'Aseru', written as 焦る in Japanese.'Rush' in hiragana is あせる.

word

焦る

Meaning

Rush

Reading

あせる

aseru

Kanji

焦Char, Scorch

Explanation

The Japanese verb '焦る (あせる)' means 'to rush' or 'to be in a hurry'. It conveys a sense of impatience or anxiety about completing something quickly, often leading to mistakes or stress. This verb is commonly used when someone feels pressured by time or circumstances. For example: Don't rush「焦らないで」(あせらないで). He rushed and made a mistake「彼は焦ってミスをした」(かれはあせってミスをした). The nuance of '焦る' often implies a negative consequence due to the haste, such as errors or poor judgment.

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

5358

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 焦る

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

焦

Meaning

Char, Scorch

Hiragana in the Word 焦る

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

hiragana

る

Reading

Words Related to 焦る Through the Kanji 焦

These 2 Words contain the Kanji 焦 as well.

word

焦げる

Meaning

Burn

word

焦点

Meaning

Focus

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What does 'Aseru' (焦る) mean?

'Aseru' means 'Rush' .

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