Translation guide
The feeling of being annoyed by delays or wanting something to happen sooner. In Japanese, this is expressed through nouns, adjectives, and verbs that describe irritation, restlessness, or eagerness.
Expressing annoyance or frustration when things are not happening quickly enough.
A noun meaning impatience or feeling rushed, often due to pressure or a sense of urgency. Commonly used in both casual and formal contexts.
I could sense his impatience.
I made a mistake out of impatience.
A noun meaning irritation or annoyance, often from waiting or repeated small frustrations. Slightly stronger than 焦り.
I felt impatience at the long wait.
A noun describing the frustrating feeling of something being slow or not progressing as desired. Often used in casual speech.
I feel impatience with his way of speaking.
Expressing positive anticipation or excitement about something upcoming, often with a sense of impatience.
Describing physical signs of impatience, such as being unable to stay still.
An onomatopoeic adverb describing restlessness or fidgeting due to impatience or nervousness. Often used with する.
He's getting impatient as the appointment time approaches.
An onomatopoeic adverb expressing irritation or impatience, often with a sense of being on edge. Can be used for both mental and physical agitation.
Describing a person who is habitually impatient or short-tempered.
A na-adjective or noun describing a person who is impatient, hasty, or always in a rush. Commonly used in casual conversation.
He's impatient, so he's not good at waiting.
A phrase meaning 'short-tempered' or 'impatient'. Literally 'spirit is short'.
焦り (aseri) is impatience from urgency or pressure, often with a sense of haste. 苛立ち (iradachi) is irritation or annoyance, which can stem from impatience but is broader. じれったさ (jirettasa) is the frustrating feeling of something being too slow or not progressing, often used for minor daily annoyances.
I can't concentrate because of pre-exam impatience.
I feel irritation at his irresponsibility.
I feel impatience at how slow my computer starts up.
The English word 'impatience' is often translated directly as 焦り or 苛立ち, but in many contexts, Japanese speakers use specific verbs or adjectives like 待ちきれない or せっかち. Using a noun like 焦り can sound overly formal or abstract in casual conversation.
I'm so impatient for the results that I'm restless.
An adjective meaning 'long-awaited' or 'can hardly wait'. More literary than 待ちきれない.
I'm impatient for spring to come.
渋滞でいらいらした。
I got impatient in the traffic jam.
Impatient people hate waiting in line.