不安 Uneasiness

Meaning

Primary

Uneasiness

Alternatives

Anxiety, Unease

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

When you're not relaxed, what do you feel? Uneasiness is what you'd feel.

Reading

ふあん

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

• 不安な〜

  不安な思い

  anxious thoughts

  不安な毎日

  uneasy days

  不安なこと

  an uneasy matter

• 不安に〜

  不安になる

  to become uneasy

  不安に思う

  to feel uneasy

  不安にする

  to make uneasy, to make uncomfortable

• 不安を〜

  不安をもつ

  to have uneasiness

  不安を広げる

  to spread unease

  不安を生む

  to produce anxiety

Context Sentences

一人で外国に行くのは少し不安です。

I'm a little anxious to go abroad alone.

大学に入学できるか不安です。

I'm worried if I will be able to get into a college.

お子さんの自立について、不安は有りますか？

Are you worried about your child's independence?

Kanji Composition

1. 不

   ふ Not
2. 安

   あん Relax