悩む
なやむ
nayamu
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 31 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
悩む (なやむ (nayamu)) means "to be worried". The reading is なやむ (nayamu). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
to be worried
Also : to be troubled · to be anxious
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Example Sentences
まいにち、悩みます。
まいにち、なやみます。
I like to be worried.
私は悩みます。
わたしはなやみます。
I can be worried.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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