No. 4,606 in Japanese
悩む
"悩む" means "to be worried or troubled."
In a sentence
最近の仕事について悩んでいる。
I am worried about my recent work.
In this sentence, '悩む' conveys the sense of being troubled or worrying about a certain issue or challenge.
彼は進学するべきかどうかで悩んでいる。
He is contemplating whether he should continue studying.
Here, '悩む' indicates the state of being indecisive or pondering over a decision.
彼女は家族との関係に悩むことが多い。
She often struggles with her relationships with her family.
In this context, '悩む' expresses emotional turmoil or struggles regarding family relationships.
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