How to Say ‘Worry / concern’ in Japanese
心配
shinpai
[shin-PIE]
💬 Usage Tip: [心配] works as a noun and with [する] → [心配する] (“to worry”). You can also say [ご心配なく] (“No need to worry”).
🇯🇵 In Japan: Doctors may acknowledge feelings with [心配ですよね] (“It’s worrying, isn’t it?”) as a way to build reassurance before explaining.
Phrase Breakdown
心配
shinpai
[shin-PIE]
worry; concern; anxiety
A noun/な-adjective meaning worry/concern. Common with です/しています: 心配です, 心配しています.
検査結果が心配です。
I’m worried about the test results.
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