How to say "Worry" in Japanese

When translating "worry" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 心配する and なやむ. In Japanese, 心配する (しんぱいする (shinpai suru)) is typically associated with "to worry; to be anxious" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents This verb expresses the feeling of worry or anxiety. It's often used with particles like 「について」. On the other hand, なやむ (なやむ (nayamu)) maps to "to worry, to be troubled, to be distressed" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Intransitive verb. Describes experiencing mental distress, anxiety, or difficulty in making a decision. Often followed by 〜に悩む. A literal translation of "worry" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!