(しんぱい)

しんぱい
noun
worry, concern
1. worry, concern, anxiety
A feeling of unease or concern about something.
心配(しんぱい)しないでください
Please don't worry.
天気(てんき)こと心配(しんぱい)です。
I'm worried about the weather.
心配(しんぱい)おかけしました。
I'm sorry for causing you worry.
Polite expression of apology
My mother is always worried about my health.
There's no need to worry. If something happens, please call right away.

心配(しんぱい) is both a noun meaning 'worry' and used with する to mean 'to worry about.'

KANJI BREAKDOWN:
(しん) (heart/mind) + (ぱい) (distribute) - suggesting one's mind is scattered with concern.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 心配(しんぱい)する: to worry
  • 心配(しんぱい)になる: to become worried
  • 〜が心配(しんぱい)だ: to be worried about ~
  • 〜を心配(しんぱい)する: to worry about ~

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS:

  • 心配(しんぱい)(は)いりません: There's no need to worry
  • 心配(しんぱい)しないで: Don't worry
  • 心配(しんぱい)をおかけしました: I'm sorry for worrying you (polite)
  • 心配(しんぱい)(しょう): worrywart, someone who worries a lot

RELATED:

  • 不安(ふあん): anxiety, unease (more about general anxiety)
  • ()になる: to be on one's mind