synonym Comparative
心配する
VS
悩む
Differences Between "心配する" and "悩む"
Option A
心配する
Meaning
to worry; to be anxious
Reading
しんぱいする (shinpai suru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
明日の試験が心配です。
I'm worried about tomorrow's exam.
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: "(to worry; to be anxious)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 心配する: This verb expresses the feeling of worry or anxiety. It's often used with particles like 「について」 (about) or 「を」 (about) to indicate what one is worrying about. For example, 「家族のことを心配する」 (to worry about one's family).
- 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！』
- 心配する: This verb expresses the feeling of worry or anxiety. It's often used with particles like 「について」 (about) or 「を」 (about) to indicate what one is worrying about. For example, 「家族のことを心配する」 (to worry about one's family).
- 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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