No. 843 in Japanese
懸念
Concern; worry; fear.
In a sentence
彼の決定に対する懸念が残っています。
Concerns about his decision remain.
懸念 refers to worries or concerns about a particular subject, in this case, a decision.
懸念していた問題が解決されて、安心しました。
The issue I was concerned about has been resolved, so I feel relieved.
懸念 emphasizes a personal feeling of worry or unease about a situation.
懸念される環境問題に対して、早急な対応が求められています。
Immediate action is required to address the environmental issues causing concern.
懸念 is used to describe widespread concerns or apprehensions, in this case, regarding environmental issues.
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