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.
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.
彼は待っています。
He is waiting.
よよ
(emphasis)
Emphasizes the point being made.
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.
母は子供のことを心配しています。
Mother is concerned about the child.
しし
[shi]
do
Indicates an action or condition is ongoing.
毎日運動をしています。
I exercise every day.
てて
[te]
progressive marker
Indicates an ongoing action or state.
外で雨が降っています。
It is raining outside.
いい
[i]
progressive
Indicates an ongoing action or state.
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.
授業を受けます。
I will attend the class.
よよ
[yo]
emphasis
Particle for added emphasis or assurance.
試験は難しいですよ。
The exam is difficult indeed.
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