How to Say ‘I’m Anxious’ in Japanese: Expressing Anxiety and Worry

To express that you’re anxious in Japanese and convey feelings of anxiety and worry, you can use the phrase 「不安です」(fuan desu), which means “I’m anxious.” Additionally, here are some other ways to communicate your feelings of anxiety and worry:

1. **不安です。** (Fuan desu.)

   Translation: “I’m anxious.”

   This is a straightforward and commonly used expression to convey feelings of anxiety and worry.

2. **心配です。** (Shinpai desu.)

   Translation: “I’m worried.”

   This phrase directly communicates your worries and concerns.

3. **不安で落ち着かないです。** (Fuan de ochitsukanai desu.)

   Translation: “I can’t calm down due to anxiety.”

   This expression conveys the impact of anxiety on your emotional state.

4. **気がかりなことがあります。** (Ki ga kari na koto ga arimasu.)

   Translation: “There’s something troubling on my mind.”

   This phrase indicates that you’re preoccupied with a concern.

5. **緊張しています。** (Kinchou shiteimasu.)

   Translation: “I’m nervous.”

   This expression conveys a sense of heightened tension and unease.

6. **どうしていいかわからなくて不安です。** (Doushite ii ka wakaranakute fuan desu.)

   Translation: “I don’t know what to do and I’m anxious.”

   This phrase conveys uncertainty and anxiety about how to handle a situation.

7. **未来が不安です。** (Mirai ga fuan desu.)

   Translation: “I’m anxious about the future.”

   This expression specifically addresses your worries about what lies ahead.

8. **心がざわついています。** (Kokoro ga zawatsuiteimasu.)

   Translation: “My heart is in turmoil.”

   This phrase describes the inner emotional unrest caused by anxiety.

Remember to adjust the level of formality and politeness based on your relationship with the person you’re addressing. These phrases will help you effectively convey your feelings of anxiety and worry in Japanese.

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