心配
shinpai
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worry, concern, look after, take care of
/ɕimpai/
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Concern for what may happen or for someone’s needs.
Examples
近所の人が食事を心配してくれた。
The neighbor took care of our meals.
母は私の帰りを心配している。
My mother is worried about me getting home.
祖母の生活を姉が心配している。
My sister looks after our grandmother’s daily life.
そんなに心配しないで。
Don’t worry so much.
試験の結果が心配だ。
I’m anxious about the exam result.
Meanings
Examples
明日の天気が心配です。
I’m worried about tomorrow’s weather.
母は私の帰りを心配している。
My mother is worried about me getting home.
試験の結果が心配だ。
I’m anxious about the exam result.
そんなに心配しないで。
Don’t worry so much.
心配なことがあれば話して。
Tell me if anything is worrying you.
Examples
近所の人が食事を心配してくれた。
The neighbor took care of our meals.
祖母の生活を姉が心配している。
My sister looks after our grandmother’s daily life.
旅行中の犬の世話を心配してくれた。
They arranged care for the dog while we traveled.
子どもの身の回りを叔母が心配してくれる。
My aunt looks after the children’s needs.
入院中の父の食事を家族で心配した。
The family took care of my hospitalized father’s meals.
FAQ
Concern for what may happen or for someone’s needs.
It is read しんぱい, written shinpai.
Usually it means worry; with someone’s meals or care as the object, it can mean looking after their needs.
How is 心配 different from 不安?
不安 names unease itself; 心配 can also name active concern and practical care for another person.
How does 心配 change in a sentence?
It can be 心配な, 心配だ, or 心配する.
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