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How to Say ‘Is worried’ in Japanese

心配していますよ

しんぱいしていますよ

💬 Usage Tip: Shows the continuous state with [ています].

🇯🇵 In Japan: Shows empathy and concern, important in maintaining harmonious relationships.

Phrase Breakdown

心配してしんぱいして

worried

In the state of feeling worried.

Example

母が心配しています。

My mother is worried.

いますいます

is/are

Shows the ongoing action/state.

Example

彼は待っています。

He is waiting.

(emphasis)

Emphasizes the point being made.

Example

本当です、よ。

It's true.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

心配しんぱい

[shinpai]

anxious

To be worried or concerned.

Example

母は子供のことを心配しています。

Mother is concerned about the child.

[shi]

do

Indicates an action or condition is ongoing.

Example

毎日運動をしています。

I exercise every day.

[te]

progressive marker

Indicates an ongoing action or state.

Example

外で雨が降っています。

It is raining outside.

[i]

progressive

Indicates an ongoing action or state.

Example

彼は勉強しています。

He is studying.

ますます

[masu]

polite form marker

Used to make the verb polite.

Example

授業を受けます。

I will attend the class.

[yo]

emphasis

Particle for added emphasis or assurance.

Example

試験は難しいですよ。

The exam is difficult indeed.

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