焦る
焦る · godan verb (-ru)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 焦る | 焦らない |
| Polite | 焦ります | 焦りません |
| Past polite | 焦りました | 焦りませんでした |
| Past | 焦った | 焦らなかった |
| Te-form | 焦って | 焦らないで |
| Desire | 焦りたい | 焦りたくない |
| Potential | 焦れる | 焦れない |
| Passive | 焦られる | 焦られない |
| Causative | 焦らせる | 焦らせない |
| Causative passive | 焦らせられるalso 焦らされる | 焦らせられないalso 焦らされない |
| Volitional | 焦ろう | |
| Polite volitional | 焦りましょう | |
| Imperative | 焦れ | 焦るな |
| Conditional | 焦れば | 焦らなければ |
| Tara conditional | 焦ったら | 焦らなかったら |
Meanings
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
be in a hurry; be impatient; fret
Describes a state of mental agitation or impatience, often when one feels pressed for time or anxious to achieve something. Can be used for both internal feelings and visible fluster.
The day before the exam, he studied in a fluster.
Don't be impatient; please think it over slowly.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
panic; get flustered; be startled
Colloquial use for a sudden fright or panic, often in reaction to an unexpected event. Implies a stronger, more momentary loss of composure than sense 1.
I panicked when my name was suddenly called.
I really panicked when I realized my wallet was missing.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉に焦るto be anxious/impatient about something
I'm anxious about the exam results.
- 焦って〈動詞〉to do something hastily out of impatience, often leading to a mistake
I got flustered and made a mistake.
- 気が焦るto feel mentally rushed or on edge
I feel rushed because there isn't enough time.
Expressions
- 功を焦るbe too eager for success; hasten after glory; act hastily in pursuit of achievement