Meaning

Primary

To Worry

Alternatives

To Be Concerned, To Be Anxious

Word Type

する verb

Explanation

You know that 心配 is "a worry." What about the verb version of that? It would be to worry.

Reading

しんぱいする
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading comes straight from 心配 so try to make sure you know that word so you can read this word! It's also all jukugo on'yomi reading, too, so you should be able to figure it out regardless.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 病気を心配する

    to worry about illness

    親を心配する

    to worry about one's parents

    生活を心配する

    to worry about one's livelihood

Context Sentences

あの会社は安全第一だから、心配しなくても大丈夫ですよ。

Safety is that company's first priority, so you don't have to be concerned about that.

トーフグの業せきを心配してくれているのであれば、どうか手ぬぐいを買ってください。

If you are anxious about Tofugu's performance, please buy our tenugui.

外では雪がしんしんと降っており、地面が凍りだしているので、彼氏の家に行くときに丘を車で登りきれるのかどうか心配しています。

The snow is falling heavily outside and the roads are getting pretty icy, so I’m worried about being able to drive up the hill to my boyfriend’s house.

Kanji Composition