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How do you say "im nervous" in Japanese?
緊張しています
kinchoushi teimasu
In Japanese, "im nervous" is 緊張しています (kinchoushi teimasu).
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Pronunciation
Say KIN-choh-shee teh-ee-mas, with kinchou's first syllable tightened and clipped, matching the tense feeling.
Writing and usage
緊張しています is written using kanji. It's a phrase, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.
Example sentence
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How to remember 緊張しています
Kinchou sounds like 'kin-cho' — picture your kin, your family, cheering, which somehow makes you more nervous, not less.
Related words
- im happy 私は幸せです watashi ha shiawase desu
- im sad 悲しいです kanashii desu
- im scared 怖いです kowai desu
- im angry 怒ってる ikatsu teru
- im excited 楽しみです tanoshimi desu
- im worried 心配です shinpai desu
- im confused 混乱しています konran shiteimasu
- im bored 退屈だ taikutsu da
- im in love 恋をしている koi woshiteiru
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Questions about 緊張しています
How do you pronounce 緊張しています?
Say KIN-choh-shee teh-ee-mas, with kinchou's first syllable tightened and clipped, matching the tense feeling.
Is 緊張しています formal or casual?
緊張しています is a common everyday expression. Context and tone of voice matter more than the words themselves for how formal it sounds.
How is 緊張しています written in Japanese?
緊張しています is written using kanji. Romanised, it reads as kinchoushi teimasu.
Where can I practice Japanese words for free?
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