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気掛かり

気がかり、 気掛り、 気懸かり

Reading

Kana: きがかり
Romaji: kigakari
Kana
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Definition

1

anxiety; concern; worry

Kanji

Readings: キ、 ケ、 いき
Meanings: spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood
Readings: カイ、 ケイ、 か.ける、 -か.ける、 か.け、 -か.け、 -が.け、 か.かる、 -か.かる、 -が.かる、 か.かり、 -が.かり、 かかり、 -がかり
Meanings: hang, suspend, depend, arrive at, tax, pour
Readings: ケン、 ケ、 か.ける、 か.かる
Meanings: state of suspension, hang, depend, consult, distant, far apart

Example Sentences

(かれ)安否(あんぴ)()がかりだ。
➥I'm anxious about his safety.
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(かれ)健康(けんこう)()がかりです。
➥I am anxious about his health.
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(わたし)彼女(かのじょ)安否(あんぴ)()がかりだ。
➥I am concerned for her safety.
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それは()がかりなことだ。
➥It's a worrying matter.
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(わたし)(かれ)()がかりなのよ。
➥I worry about him.
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(わたし)将来(しょうらい)のことが()がかりだ。
➥I am anxious about the future.
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