Meaning

Primary

Uneasiness

Alternatives

Anxiety, Unease

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

When you're not relaxed, what do you feel? Uneasiness is what you'd feel.

Reading

ふあん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 不安な思い

    anxious thoughts

    不安な毎日

    uneasy days

    不安なこと

    an uneasy matter

Context Sentences

一人で外国に行くのは少し不安です。

I'm a little anxious to go abroad alone.

大学に入学できるか不安です。

I'm worried if I will be able to get into a college.

お子さんの自立について、不安は有りますか?

Are you worried about your child's independence?

Kanji Composition