1.
worry, concern, anxiety
A feeling of unease or concern about something.
心配しないでください。
Please don't worry.
心配 is both a noun meaning 'worry' and used with する to mean 'to worry about.'
KANJI BREAKDOWN:
心 (heart/mind) + 配 (distribute) - suggesting one's mind is scattered with concern.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 心配する: to worry
- 心配になる: to become worried
- 〜が心配だ: to be worried about ~
- 〜を心配する: to worry about ~
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS:
- 心配(は)いりません: There's no need to worry
- 心配しないで: Don't worry
- ご心配をおかけしました: I'm sorry for worrying you (polite)
- 心配性: worrywart, someone who worries a lot
RELATED:
- 不安: anxiety, unease (more about general anxiety)
- 気になる: to be on one's mind