Translation guide
Describing something that causes worry or anxiety. In Japanese, this is often expressed with adjectives like 心配な or verbs like 気になる, depending on whether the worry is about a specific concern or a general unease.
His health condition is worrying.
The exam results are worrying.
Literally 'becomes on one's mind'. Used when something bothers you or nags at you, often with a nuance of unease or curiosity. Less intense than 心配な.
Lately, his behavior is worrying me.
That news was so worrying I couldn't sleep.
Means 'uneasy' or 'anxious'. Describes a situation that creates a feeling of insecurity or uncertainty about the future.
The future is worrying.
I received worrying news.
A formal, written term meaning 'worrisome' or 'grave'. Used in news or official contexts for serious concerns.
It's a worrying situation.
Describing a person who tends to worry a lot, or a habit of worrying.
Describes a person who is a worrier by nature. Often used as a noun: 心配性 (a worrier).
She is a worrying type.
My worrying mother always calls me.
A verb meaning to brood or worry excessively over small things. Often used negatively to tell someone not to worry.
Don't be so worrying.
心配な is the most direct translation of 'worrying' and implies concern for someone or something specific. 気になる is lighter and often means something is on your mind, not necessarily causing deep worry. 不安な emphasizes a feeling of anxiety or insecurity about an uncertain future.
The child's fever is worrying.
The noise from the next room is bothering me.
Tomorrow's interview is making me anxious.
He worries about little things.