Translation guide
Expressing doubt, worry, or unease about a future event or decision. Japanese often uses nouns like 不安 or 懸念, or verbs like 気になる to convey this feeling.
Expressing a vague feeling that something might go wrong or not be right.
The most common and direct word for a feeling of unease or anxiety about the future. Can be used in many contexts.
I have some misgivings about that plan.
Literally 'to be on one's mind', used when something bothers you or you have a nagging doubt. More casual than 不安.
His attitude gives me some misgivings.
A more formal term for concern or apprehension, often used in business or news contexts.
There are misgivings about the safety.
Having a particular reason to doubt or hesitate about something.
To have doubts or question something. Used when you feel something is not right or logical.
I have misgivings about some points in his explanation.
To be caught on something, meaning something doesn't sit right with you. Casual and often used for minor doubts.
A strong feeling that something bad will happen.
A feeling of unease or foreboding, often without a clear reason. Literally 'chest noise'.
I have a misgiving that something bad is going to happen.
A premonition or hunch, not necessarily negative but often used for uneasy feelings.
不安 is a general, everyday word for anxiety or unease. 懸念 is more formal and often used in official or business contexts to express concern about specific issues.
I feel anxious about the future.
They expressed concern about environmental issues.
気になる is very versatile and can be used for anything that bothers you slightly. It's less strong than 不安 and often used in casual conversation.
I have misgivings about the way he said it.
I have a bad feeling about this. (misgiving)