N3
しょうそう (shōsō)
焦燥
impatience; anxiety; frustration (from lack of progress)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to a strong feeling of impatience, anxiety, or frustration when things do not progress as hoped or when pressed for time. Often used as 焦燥感を抱く (to feel impatient). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Impatience? Agony? I get so incredibly impatient and anxious when you don't realize my true feelings! ...っ, You absolute blockhead! Why are you so dense?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『焦燥よ!あんたが私のこの明らかな『特別アピール(愛)』にちっとも気づかないのを見て、私がどれだけ焦燥感(ヤキモキ)に駆られているか分かりなさい!この大バカ!』
📝 Example Sentences
締め切りまであと一時間しかないのに白紙のままで、胸の中に激しい_______が広がりました。
With only one hour left until the deadline and the paper remaining blank, intense frustration spread in my chest.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "焦燥"!
ライバルたちが成果を上げる中、思うように実績が出ない彼は強い_______感に襲われていました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 気持ちが急いていらだつ「焦燥(感)」が正解です。ハルカ部長:『焦燥感に襲われる!バカね!他人の実績なんてどうでもいいのよ!焦らず、私の隣でじっくり私の愛だけを追求しなさい!』
English: Since it represents the state of being rushed and irritated in mind, 'impatience/frustration' (shōsō) is correct. Haruka: 'Attacked by frustration! Idiot! Others' achievements don't matter! Without rushing, pursue strictly my love next to me!'
English: Since it represents the state of being rushed and irritated in mind, 'impatience/frustration' (shōsō) is correct. Haruka: 'Attacked by frustration! Idiot! Others' achievements don't matter! Without rushing, pursue strictly my love next to me!'
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