How to say "Worry" in Japanese

When translating "worry" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 心配する and 思い煩う. 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, 思い煩う (おもいわずらう (omoiwazurau)) maps to "to worry excessively; to be distressed by; to be anxious about" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Implies deep and prolonged worry or anxiety, often to the point of being troubled or distressed. It's stronger than simply 'worrying' and suggests a burden on one's mind.. A literal translation of "worry" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!