Describes a person's mental state when they are anxious, easily upset, or overly sensitive about something. Often used for temporary nervousness rather than a chronic condition.
I always get nervous before a match.
彼は小さなミスにもナーバスに反応する。
He reacts nervously even to small mistakes.
He became nervous before the interview.
She's on edge about the exam results.
That question made her nervous.