VocabJLPT N2
worry
NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. worry
  2. 2. fear
This noun refers to a worry, concern, or anxiety about something that may happen in the future. It is a somewhat formal word often used in written language, news reports, or official contexts to express apprehension about a potential problem.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

She laughed off her worries, saying "the expectations feel like too much."

Sentence 2

Bringing it up now might cause friction, but there's a risk of misunderstanding if I don't.

Sentence 3

That proposal carries a serious risk of causing confusion on the ground.

Sentence 4

As evening rolls in, my worries about tomorrow's interview start to grow.

Sentence 5

Alone in the quieter-than-usual room, my worry about loneliness grew.