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noun[U]
anxiety, uneasiness, or worry caused by uncertainty or fear about what may happen
fuan
Pronunciation
Etymology
Sino-Japanese compound from 不, “not; un-,” and 安, “peace; ease; safety,” literally “not at ease.”
Examples
将来に不安を感じている。
shōrai ni fuan o kanjite iru.
I feel anxious about the future.
彼女の声には不安がにじんでいた。
kanojo no koe ni wa fuan ga nijinde ita.
Anxiety showed in her voice.
Character Breakdown
不
fu
not; un-; non-
安
an
peace; ease; safety
Collocations
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