noun
Refers to a sudden, overwhelming fear or anxiety that can affect an individual or a group. Often used in contexts like disasters, emergencies, or psychological states.
地震のとき、パニックにならないでください。
Please don't panic during an earthquake.
彼はパニック発作を起こした。
He had a panic attack.
恐慌 is a more formal term, often used for economic panics or large-scale crises, while パニック is a common loanword for general panic.
Borrowed from English 'panic'.