General worry:
* 心配 (shinpai): This is the most common and general word for "worried." It can be used in various contexts.
* 気遣う (ki-zukai): This means "to worry about" someone else, expressing concern for their well-being.
Specific types of worry:
* 不安 (fuan): This implies a feeling of unease or anxiety about something uncertain.
* 懸念 (kennen): This refers to a specific concern or apprehension about a particular situation.
* 苦悩 (kunou): This signifies deep worry or distress, often accompanied by mental anguish.
Examples:
* 私は彼が心配です。 (Watashi wa kare ga shinpai desu.) I'm worried about him.
* 彼女の様子が気遣う。 (Kanojo no yōsu ga ki-zukai.) I'm worried about her condition.
* 私は試験のことが不安です。 (Watashi wa shiken no koto ga fuan desu.) I'm anxious about the exam.
* 政府は経済問題を懸念している。 (Seifu wa keizai mondai o kennen shite iru.) The government is concerned about the economic problems.
* 彼は病気のことで苦悩している。 (Kare wa byōki no koto de kunou shite iru.) He is deeply distressed about his illness.
The best way to choose the appropriate word depends on the context and the specific feeling you want to express.