How to Say ‘I’m worried.’ in Japanese
心配です
shinpai desu
[shin-PIE dess]
💬 Usage Tip: [心配です] is polite and clear. More casual: [心配だ]. Softer: [少し心配です] (“I’m a bit worried”).
🇯🇵 In Japan: It’s acceptable (and helpful) to say you’re worried—Japanese doctors often adjust how detailed they explain based on your reaction.
Phrase Breakdown
心配
shinpai
[shin-PIE]
worry; concern; anxiety
The noun/な-adjective “worry.” With です it becomes a polite statement of concern.
ちょっと心配です。
I’m a little worried.
です
desu
[dess]
is/am/are (polite)
Polite copula used to state a condition/feeling. 心配です = “I’m worried.”
結果が心配です。
I’m worried about the results.
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