When you have something that's bothering you, something that makes you feel uneasy or anxious, that's a 心配事 (shinpai-goto). It's not just a general feeling of worry, but a specific thing or issue that is causing you to worry. Think of it as a 'worry matter' or a 'concern'. It could be about your health, your job, your family, or anything that weighs on your mind. So, if someone asks what's on your mind, you might say you have a 心配事.
When we talk about something that makes us worried, in Japanese we use the word 心配事 (shinpai-goto). This noun directly translates to 'a matter of concern' or 'a cause for worry.' It's often used to describe specific issues, problems, or anxieties that one might have.
For example, if you're concerned about a friend's health, that could be a 心配事. Or if you have financial troubles, those are also 心配事. It's a very practical word to express what's bothering you without going into too much detail about the specific nature of the worry.
When studying Japanese, you'll encounter words that express nuanced feelings. 心配事 (shinpai-goto) is one such word, literally meaning "worry-thing" or "matter of concern." Unlike the general term 心配 (shinpai), which can be a verb or a noun meaning "worry" or "anxiety," 心配事 specifically refers to the particular issue or circumstance that is causing someone to worry.
Think of it as a specific problem on your mind. For example, if you say 「心配事がある」 (shinpai-goto ga aru), it means "I have something I'm worried about" or "I have a concern." It implies a concrete situation rather than just a general state of anxiety. Understanding this distinction helps you express yourself more precisely when discussing your concerns in Japanese.
§ Don't confuse it with "shinpai" (心配)
Many learners mix up 心配事 (shinpai-goto) and 心配 (shinpai). While related, they aren't interchangeable. 心配 (shinpai) is typically used as a noun meaning "worry" or "concern," or as a な-adjective meaning "worried" or "concerned." It describes the feeling itself. 心配事 (shinpai-goto), on the other hand, specifically refers to the *thing* that causes the worry or concern – the problem or issue.
- DEFINITION
- 心配 (shinpai): The feeling of worry or concern.
- DEFINITION
- 心配事 (shinpai-goto): The specific issue or matter that causes worry.
試験のことで心配事がある。
I have a worry (a thing to worry about) regarding the exam.
試験のことが心配だ。
I am worried about the exam.
§ Using particles correctly with "shinpai-goto"
When talking about 心配事 (shinpai-goto), the particles you use are important. A common mistake is to misuse particles like が (ga) or を (o) when trying to express having a worry or a problem.
- **が (ga):** Often used to indicate the subject or the existence of a worry.
- **について (ni tsuite) / に関して (ni kanshite):** Used to specify *what* the worry is *about*.
私にはいくつかの心配事がある。
I have some worries (things to worry about).
将来のことで、彼はたくさんの心配事を抱えている。
He has many worries (things to worry about) regarding his future.
You wouldn't typically say 「心配事を心配する」 (shinpai-goto o shinpai suru) as that sounds redundant. Instead, you'd express the action of worrying with just 心配する (shinpai suru) or discuss the concern with a verb like 抱える (kakaeru - to have/hold) or 相談する (soudan suru - to consult).
§ Overusing "shinpai-goto"
While 心配事 (shinpai-goto) is useful, sometimes a simpler expression is more natural, especially in casual conversation. If the context is clear, you might just use 問題 (mondai) (problem) or even just the topic itself with 「～のこと」 (no koto).
何か問題がありますか？
Is there any problem?
仕事のことで話したいことがあります。
I have something I want to talk about regarding work.
Using 心配事 (shinpai-goto) is appropriate when you specifically want to emphasize that the *thing* itself is a source of anxiety or concern. But don't force it into every sentence where there's an issue. Choose the most natural-sounding option for the situation.
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心配事 is a noun, so it can be used with particles like の (no) to link it to other nouns, or が (ga) to mark it as the subject of a sentence.
仕事の心配事 (shigoto no shinpai goto) - work concerns
It can be used with verbs like ある (aru - to exist/have) to express having worries.
心配事がある (shinpai goto ga aru) - I have concerns.
To intensify the feeling of worry, you can use adverbs like たくさん (takusan - many/a lot) or いつも (itsumo - always) with 心配事.
たくさんの心配事 (takusan no shinpai goto) - many concerns
You can use the structure ~が一番の心配事だ (~ga ichiban no shinpai goto da) to say something is the 'biggest concern'.
彼の健康が一番の心配事だ (kare no kenkou ga ichiban no shinpai goto da) - His health is my biggest concern.
While 心配 (shinpai) alone can also mean worry (as a noun or a する verb), 心配事 specifically refers to the 'thing' that causes the worry.
心配する (shinpai suru) - to worry (verb), vs. 心配事 (shinpai goto) - a thing to worry about (noun)
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私には心配事が___。
To say 'I have worries', you use あります (arimasu).
何か心配事がありますか。いいえ、何も心配事は___。
To say 'I have no worries', you use ありません (arimasen).
彼の顔は心配事が___ように見えました。
When describing a face with worries, you can use ある (aru) to indicate existence.
今日の試験は少し心配事___。
The particle が (ga) is used to mark the subject of existence or presence. Here, 'the test' is the 'worry'.
お母さんは子供のことが心配事___。
To say 'it is a worry', you use です (desu). Here, 'the child' is 'a worry'.
心配事___話してください。
The particle を (o) is used to mark the direct object of a verb. Here, 'worries' are the object of 'to talk about'.
Which of these is a '心配事'?
A lost wallet is something that would cause worry or concern, making it a '心配事'.
If your friend looks sad, what might they have?
Sadness often indicates that someone has '心配事', or a cause for worry.
What is the English meaning of '心配事'?
'心配事' directly translates to a cause for worry or concern.
Finding a lot of money is a '心配事'.
Finding a lot of money is generally considered a positive event, not a cause for worry.
If you have an important test tomorrow, it might be a '心配事'.
An important test can cause worry or concern, making it a '心配事'.
A sunny day is a '心配事'.
A sunny day is usually pleasant and not a cause for worry.
Listen for 'shinpai goto ga arimasu'.
Listen for 'nanika shinpai goto desu ka'.
Listen for 'shinpai goto wa arimasen'.
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心配事があります。
Focus: しんぱいごと (shinpai goto)
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これは私の心配事です。
Focus: これは (kore wa)
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心配事はありません。
Focus: ありません (arimasen)
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He seems to have something to worry about.
Have you had many worries recently?
Thank you for listening to my worries.
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何か心配事がありますか？
Focus: shin-pai-goto ga ari-masu ka
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彼女は心配事が多い。
Focus: ka-no-jo wa shin-pai-goto ga o-oi
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私の心配事を話しました。
Focus: wa-ta-shi no shin-pai-goto o ha-na-shi-ma-shi-ta
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Write a short sentence about something that makes you worried, using 心配事.
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私は仕事について心配事があります。 (I have worries about work.)
Imagine your friend looks sad. Write a question asking if they have any worries, using 心配事.
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何か心配事がありますか？ (Do you have any worries?)
Write a sentence saying that you don't have any worries today, using 心配事.
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今日は心配事がありません。 (I don't have any worries today.)
友達は何について心配していますか？ (What is the friend worried about?)
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友達は試験の結果について心配事があると言っていました。 (My friend said they have worries about their exam results.)
友達は何について心配していますか？ (What is the friend worried about?)
友達は試験の結果について心配事があると言っています。(The friend says they have worries about the exam results.)
友達は試験の結果について心配事があると言っています。(The friend says they have worries about the exam results.)
この人は心配事がありますか？ (Does this person have worries?)
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私は明日、旅行に行くので、心配事は何もありません。 (I am going on a trip tomorrow, so I have no worries.)
この人は心配事がありますか？ (Does this person have worries?)
文中で「心配事は何もありません」と書かれているので、心配事はありません。(The sentence says 'I have no worries', so there are no worries.)
文中で「心配事は何もありません」と書かれているので、心配事はありません。(The sentence says 'I have no worries', so there are no worries.)
この人は何について心配していますか？ (What is this person worried about?)
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彼は将来について多くの心配事を持っています。 (He has many worries about the future.)
この人は何について心配していますか？ (What is this person worried about?)
「将来について多くの心配事を持っています」とあるので、将来について心配しています。(It says 'he has many worries about the future', so he is worried about the future.)
「将来について多くの心配事を持っています」とあるので、将来について心配しています。(It says 'he has many worries about the future', so he is worried about the future.)
Ask someone if they have any worries recently.
Someone's worries seem to be about work.
If you have any worries, tell me.
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心配事を打ち明ける。
Focus: 打ち明ける (uchiakeru)
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私の心配事は健康です。
Focus: 健康 (kenkō)
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心配事が一つ減りました。
Focus: 一つ (hitotsu)
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Describe a '心配事' (cause for worry) you might have about a future event, like a trip or an exam. Write 2-3 sentences in Japanese.
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来月の日本への旅行はとても楽しみですが、飛行機の乗り換えが少し心配事です。うまくいくか少し不安があります。 (I'm really looking forward to my trip to Japan next month, but the airplane transfer is a bit of a worry. I'm a little anxious about whether it will go well.)
Imagine a friend is having a '心配事'. Write a short message (2-3 sentences) in Japanese offering comfort or advice.
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何か心配事があるの？話してくれたら嬉しいな。もし私にできることがあれば、言ってくださいね。 (Do you have something you're worried about? I'd be happy if you talked to me. If there's anything I can do, please tell me.)
Write one sentence in Japanese describing a common '心配事' for students.
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試験の成績は学生にとってよくある心配事の一つです。(Exam results are one of the common worries for students.)
田中さんの主な心配事は何でしたか？ (What was Mr. Tanaka's main worry?)
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田中さんは新しい仕事に就きましたが、新しい環境に慣れることができるか心配事がありました。特に、新しい同僚との関係をうまく築けるか不安に思っていました。しかし、初日に同僚が優しく話しかけてくれたので、少し安心しました。
田中さんの主な心配事は何でしたか？ (What was Mr. Tanaka's main worry?)
文章には「特に、新しい同僚との関係をうまく築けるか不安に思っていました。」とあります。(The passage states, 'In particular, he was anxious about whether he could build good relationships with his new colleagues.')
文章には「特に、新しい同僚との関係をうまく築けるか不安に思っていました。」とあります。(The passage states, 'In particular, he was anxious about whether he could build good relationships with his new colleagues.')
山本さんの心配事は何ですか？ (What is Mr. Yamamoto's worry?)
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山本さんは週末にキャンプに行く予定でしたが、天気予報を見て心配事が増えました。どうやら雨が降るようです。雨の中でのキャンプはあまり楽しくないので、他の計画を立て直すべきか悩んでいます。
山本さんの心配事は何ですか？ (What is Mr. Yamamoto's worry?)
文章には「天気予報を見て心配事が増えました。どうやら雨が降るようです。」とあります。(The passage states, 'He became more worried after seeing the weather forecast. It seems it will rain.')
文章には「天気予報を見て心配事が増えました。どうやら雨が降るようです。」とあります。(The passage states, 'He became more worried after seeing the weather forecast. It seems it will rain.')
家族の心配事は何ですか？ (What is the family's worry?)
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近所の猫が最近姿を見せなくなり、家族みんなが心配事を抱えています。毎日餌をあげていたので、何かあったのではないかと心配しています。早く元気な姿を見せてほしいと願っています。
家族の心配事は何ですか？ (What is the family's worry?)
文章には「近所の猫が最近姿を見せなくなり、家族みんなが心配事を抱えています。」とあります。(The passage states, 'The neighbor's cat hasn't been seen recently, and the whole family is worried.')
文章には「近所の猫が最近姿を見せなくなり、家族みんなが心配事を抱えています。」とあります。(The passage states, 'The neighbor's cat hasn't been seen recently, and the whole family is worried.')
This sentence means 'He seems to have many worries.' The particles connect the words logically to form a complete thought.
This means 'That small worry was quickly resolved.' The order emphasizes the worry first, then its resolution.
This sentence translates to 'I don't have any particular worries right now.' The structure expresses the absence of worry.
Listen for what the woman has a lot of.
What is his main concern recently?
What is the speaker worried about regarding their children?
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心配事があれば、いつでも私に話してください。
Focus: しんぱいごと
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彼の心配事は尽きない。
Focus: つきない
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新しい環境での心配事はありますか？
Focus: あたらしいかんきょう
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Choose the most appropriate word to complete the sentence: 彼の顔にはいつも___がある。
The sentence implies a constant state of worry or concern, making 心配事 the best fit. The other options refer to joy, fun, or sadness, which don't align with the context of 'always on his face' in a way that suggests a persistent state.
Which of the following situations would most likely cause a '心配事'?
A sudden, unexpected large expense would naturally be a cause for worry or concern, which is what 心配事 means. The other options are generally positive or neutral events.
Select the sentence where '心配事' is used correctly.
This sentence correctly uses 心配事 to express an increase in worries leading to sleeplessness. The other options use the word in grammatically or contextually incorrect ways, such as 'enjoying worries' or 'starting worries' like an activity, or 'worries being delicious'.
If someone says '心配事がない', it means they have many worries.
'心配事がない' literally translates to 'there are no worries' or 'I have no worries'. Therefore, the statement is false.
A student might have 心配事 about upcoming exams.
Upcoming exams are a common cause of worry or concern for students, making this a very plausible scenario for having 心配事. Therefore, the statement is true.
解決できない心配事は存在しない。
The statement '解決できない心配事は存在しない' means 'there are no worries that cannot be resolved'. In reality, some worries are indeed difficult or impossible to resolve, making the statement false.
彼の突然の退職は、皆にとって大きな___だった。
文脈から、突然の退職は人々にとって懸念事項であると推測できます。'心配事'は「心配の種、心配なこと」という意味なので、この文に最適です。
経済の不確実性は、多くの企業にとって最大の___である。
「経済の不確実性」という文脈から、それが企業にとって懸念事項であることがわかります。したがって、'心配事'が適切です。
彼女は、子供の将来について多くの___を抱えていた。
「子供の将来について」という文脈は、通常、親が懸念や不安を抱くことと関連しています。'心配事'は「心配なこと」という意味なので、この文に最適です。
健康問題は、高齢者にとって最も一般的な___の一つである。
「健康問題」と「高齢者」という組み合わせは、健康が懸念事項であることを示唆しています。'心配事'は「懸念事項、心配の種」という意味で、この文に合致します。
環境汚染は、地球規模の___であり、早急な対策が必要だ。
「環境汚染」と「地球規模」という言葉は、それが世界的な懸念事項であることを示しています。'心配事'は「心配なこと、懸念」という意味で、この文脈にぴったりです。
彼の病気のニュースは、家族にとって大きな___となった。
「病気のニュース」は、通常、家族にとって懸念や不安を引き起こすものです。'心配事'は「心配の種、懸念」という意味で、この文に最も適しています。
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مزيد من كلمات emotions
ぼんやり
B1Vaguely; absentmindedly; dimly.
夢中
B1Absorption; engrossment; infatuation.
受け止める
B1To accept; to take; to grasp.
達成感
B1Sense of accomplishment.
ひしひしと
B1Acutely; keenly; strongly (feeling something).
適応する
B1To adapt; to adjust.
健気な
B2Brave, admirable, or plucky (especially of a weaker person).
感心な
B1Admirable; deserving admiration.
感心
B1Admiration, impression, or being impressed.
感心する
B1To be impressed; to admire.
