う【きづかう】

Frequency rank: 4,658. – 4,660.
    Godan verb with 'u' ending; transitive verb
  1. to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of
Forms
  • う【きづかう】Frequency rank: 4,658. – 4,660.
  • づかう【きづかう】Frequency rank: 11,113. – 11,140.
  • きづかう
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort)
    2. This meaning refers to being concerned about someone's well-being, often showing care or thoughtfulness towards others.
    I call him every day, worrying about his health.
    She is worrying about her friend's feelings.
  2. to feel anxious about
    3. This meaning conveys a sense of unease or apprehension regarding a particular situation or outcome, reflecting emotional concern.
    I was feeling anxious about bad weather on the wedding day.
    I am worried about whether the presentation will go well tomorrow.
  3. to have apprehensions of
    4. This usage implies having fears or doubts about future events, often expressing a cautious approach to what lies ahead.
    He has some apprehensions about the new job.
    She has apprehensions about going to study abroad.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to be concerned aboutto show concernto worry about a friendto worry about family membersto be consideratefeeling of concernto not have the luxury to worryto have a need to be concernedto be attentive to those aroundwords of concern
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
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Wiktionary
Example sentences
7 results
1. 。
She became agitated about her son's safety.
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2. 。
She has anxiety for your safety.
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3. 。
We are anxious about our daughter's health.
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4. 。
We felt anxious for her safety.
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5. 。
We came on account of your sick mother.
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6. 、ござい。
Thank you for your concern about my mother and father.
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7. 。
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