焦る
あせる
Meanings
- Godan verb, Intransitive to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to fret
- to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered; to be startled
Kanji
- 焦 impatient. Read as あせる.
Example sentences
- 教習所の教師にそう焦るなと言われています。
My driving instructor says I should be more patient. - 焦らなくてもいいですよ。
You don't have to hurry. - 気持ちだけ焦ってしまって、全然行動が伴わない。
For somebody who feels rushed all the time, I sure make slow progress. - パスポートが見つからなかった時、とてもあせった。
I became very nervous when I couldn't locate my passport. - 何をそんなに焦ってるの？
Why are you in such a hurry?
Common phrases
- 功を焦る (こうをあせる) to act hastily in pursuit of glory