Translation guide
The English word 'disturbed' can describe emotional upset, mental health conditions, or disruption of peace/order. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each meaning.
Expressing that someone feels worried, unsettled, or emotionally shaken by something.
Describes a state of being emotionally shaken or disturbed, often by a shocking event or news.
彼はその知らせに動揺している。
He is disturbed by the news.
Literally 'one's heart/mind is in disarray'; used for inner turmoil or emotional disturbance.
彼女は心が乱れているようだ。
She seems disturbed (emotionally).
To become anxious or uneasy; a common way to express being disturbed by worry.
その話を聞いて不安になった。
I felt disturbed after hearing that story.
Referring to a person with a mental disorder or severe psychological instability.
Describes someone whose mental state is unstable; a clinical or formal term.
彼は精神が不安定な状態だ。
He is in a mentally disturbed state.
Means 'having a mental disorder'; more direct and clinical.
精神障害のある人への支援が必要だ。
Support for mentally disturbed people is necessary.
Specifically refers to emotional instability; often used in psychological contexts.
情緒不安定な子供が増えている。
Emotionally disturbed children are increasing.
Describing a situation where calm, silence, or normal conditions are broken.
Passive form of 乱す (to disturb); used when peace, order, or harmony is disturbed.
静けさが乱された。
The silence was disturbed.
Means 'to be hindered or interrupted'; used when an activity or state is disturbed.
睡眠が妨げられた。
My sleep was disturbed.
Stronger nuance of being violently or thoroughly disturbed; often for emotions or atmosphere.
部屋の空気がかき乱された。
The atmosphere in the room was disturbed.
The English word 'disturbed' covers a wide range of meanings. Direct translation as 邪魔された (じゃまされた) is only appropriate for physical interruption, not emotional or mental states. Choose the expression based on context.