JLPT N1
憂える
To be deeply concerned about or lament a serious situation
Readings
Other forms
愁える less common kanji
憂えます polite form
憂えて te-form
憂えた past form
Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)
To be deeply concerned or troubled by
Describes a profound sense of anxiety or lamentation regarding a future outcome or the current state of societal or personal affairs.
Example
多く の 専門家 が 日本 の 将来 を 憂え て いる 。
Many experts are deeply concerned about the future of Japan.
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