noun, na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
tendency to worry; worrywart nature
Describes a person's disposition or personality trait of worrying excessively about things. Often used in self-description or to characterize someone as a worrywart. Can be used as a noun or adjectivally with な or の.
See also: 心配性
I'm a worrywart and get anxious over even little things.
She has a worrying nature, so before a trip she always checks her luggage many times.
Standard kanji spelling. Cross-referenced with 心配性, which is a common variant.
Common variant spelling using 性 (nature/disposition) instead of 症 (symptom/condition). Both are widely used.
Compound of 心配 (worry) and 症 (symptom/condition), literally 'worry syndrome'. The variant 心配性 uses 性 (nature/disposition). The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely arose as a colloquial term for a worrying personality.