How to say 'Worry' in Japanese | 悩む

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The Japanese word for Worry is 'Nayamu', written as 悩む in Japanese.'Worry' in hiragana is なやむ.

word

悩む

Meaning

Worry

Reading

なやむ

nayamu

Kanji

悩Worry, Distress

Explanation

The Japanese verb '悩む (なやむ)' means 'to worry' or 'to be troubled'. It is used to describe a state of mental distress or anxiety over a problem or situation. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as personal dilemmas, work-related stress, or emotional struggles. For example: I worry about the future「私は将来について悩む」(わたしはしょうらいについてなやむ). He is troubled by his decision「彼は自分の決断に悩んでいる」(かれはじぶんのけつだんになやんでいる). The verb can also imply a deeper, ongoing struggle, as in '悩み続ける (なやみつづける) (to continue worrying)'.

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

1807

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

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

Kanji in the Word 悩む

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

悩

Meaning

Worry, Distress

Hiragana in the Word 悩む

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

hiragana

む

Reading

Words Related to 悩む Through the Kanji 悩

This Word contains the Kanji 悩 as well.

word

悩み

Meaning

Worry

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