心配だ

shinpai da
adjectiveBeginner worried
informal

Feeling anxious or concerned about something, typically about a future event or someone's well-being.

彼は仕事でミスをして心配している

He is worried about making a mistake at work.

母は私の健康が心配だ

My mother is worried about my health.

💡

This is a common expression used in everyday conversation to express concern or anxiety.

Related Phrases

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

This word is often used with the verb 'する' (to do) as '心配する' (to worry).

Gold Rule

Politeness

In formal contexts, you can use '心配しています' instead of '心配だ'.

📖Word Origin

The word '心配' (shinpai) is composed of '心' (heart/mind) and '配' (to arrange or worry), literally meaning 'to arrange one's heart/mind' in a state of concern.

📝Usage Notes

This word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. It can be used to express concern for oneself or for others.

Word Breakdown

heart/mind
root
+
to arrange/worry
root
+
is
suffix
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