synonym Comparative
不安
VS
悩む
Differences Between "不安" and "悩む"
Option A
不安
Meaning
anxiety, uneasiness, worry
Reading
ふあん (fuan)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
初めての一人旅で、少し不安を感じた。
I felt a little anxious on my first solo trip.
Option B
悩む
Meaning
to worry; to be troubled; to suffer (from); to agonize
Reading
なやむ (nayamu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は将来の進路や就職先について、誰にも相談できずに独りで深く_______、恩師の山田先生にアポを取りました。
Regarding his future career and job opportunities, he worried deeply alone without being able to consult with anyone, and made an appointment with his mentor, Teacher Yamada.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(anxiety, uneasiness, worry)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 不安: A noun (or な-adjective) describing a feeling of apprehension, worry, or unease. (心配事や落ち着かない気持ち、漠然とした恐れなどを表す名詞、または形容動詞。)
- 悩む: Refers to being mentally troubled, worried, or suffering because one cannot find a solution to a problem. Often used as 将来に進路に悩む or 騒音に悩む. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To worry! "You are too cute, Haruka-san, I worry about my heart rate breaking limits daily!" ...っ! T-To worry about your heart rate! B-Baka! Don't make such cute, heart-fluttering worries! But... since you are suffering, I suppose I'll heal you with my sweet hug of love in 1 second! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『なやむ（悩む）！『ハルカ部長が毎日可愛すぎて、僕の心拍数が限界突破する緊急トラブルに悩んでいます！』って…っ！心臓の緊急事件！バカ！そんな恥ずかしいこと真顔で言うんじゃないの！…でも、その可愛い悩み、一生私が甘いハグで解決し続けてあげるから、私から離れちゃダメよ！』
- 不安: A noun (or な-adjective) describing a feeling of apprehension, worry, or unease. (心配事や落ち着かない気持ち、漠然とした恐れなどを表す名詞、または形容動詞。)
- 悩む: Refers to being mentally troubled, worried, or suffering because one cannot find a solution to a problem. Often used as 将来に進路に悩む or 騒音に悩む. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To worry! "You are too cute, Haruka-san, I worry about my heart rate breaking limits daily!" ...っ! T-To worry about your heart rate! B-Baka! Don't make such cute, heart-fluttering worries! But... since you are suffering, I suppose I'll heal you with my sweet hug of love in 1 second! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『なやむ（悩む）！『ハルカ部長が毎日可愛すぎて、僕の心拍数が限界突破する緊急トラブルに悩んでいます！』って…っ！心臓の緊急事件！バカ！そんな恥ずかしいこと真顔で言うんじゃないの！…でも、その可愛い悩み、一生私が甘いハグで解決し続けてあげるから、私から離れちゃダメよ！』
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