心配（しんぱい）
JLPT N4 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, stays high, no drop
Meaning: worry / concern
Example sentences
- 試験の結果がとても心配だ。 — I'm very worried about the exam results.
- 帰りが遅いので、家族が心配している。 — My family is worried because I'm coming home late.
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