How to Say ‘I’m Impatient’ in Japanese: Expressing Restlessness and Eagerness

To express restlessness and eagerness in Japanese by saying “I’m impatient,” you can use the phrase 「待ちきれない気持ちです」(machikirenai kimochi desu). This phrase conveys a sense of not being able to wait due to eagerness. Here are some other ways to express similar sentiments:

1. **待ちきれない気持ちです。** (Machikirenai kimochi desu.)

   Translation: “I’m impatient.”

   This is a straightforward and commonly used expression to convey restlessness and eagerness.

2. **どうしても早くしたい気持ちです。** (Doushitemo hayaku shitai kimochi desu.)

   Translation: “I really want to do it quickly.”

   This phrase conveys the strong desire to act promptly due to impatience.

3. **もう我慢できないほど待ち遠しいです。** (Mou gaman dekinai hodo machidooroshii desu.)

   Translation: “It’s so unbearable that I’m eagerly waiting.”

   This expression conveys a sense of eagerness to the point of not being able to endure it anymore.

4. **早く結果が知りたい気持ちです。** (Hayaku kekka ga shiritai kimochi desu.)

   Translation: “I want to know the results quickly.”

   This phrase conveys the desire for quick outcomes due to impatience.

5. **待ち望んでいます。** (Machi nozondeimasu.)

   Translation: “I’m eagerly waiting.”

   This expression conveys the eagerness to receive or experience something.

6. **どうしても我慢できない気持ちです。** (Doushitemo gaman dekinai kimochi desu.)

   Translation: “I just can’t bear it anymore.”

   This phrase conveys the feeling of being unable to wait any longer.

7. **気持ちが焦ります。** (Kimochi ga aserimasu.)

   Translation: “I’m feeling impatient.”

   This expression conveys the sense of restlessness and impatience.

8. **時間が遅く感じます。** (Jikan ga osoku kanjimasu.)

   Translation: “Time feels slow.”

   This phrase conveys the perception of time dragging due to impatience.

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 restlessness and eagerness in Japanese.

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