NichiDict

案じる

N1
あんじる
按じる
[anjiru]
Illustration for 案じる

Meanings

1.IchidanTransitive

to be anxious (about); to be concerned (about); to worry (about); to fear

2.IchidanTransitive

to think out (e.g. a plan); to work out; to devise; to consider; to ponder

3.IchidanTransitive

to investigate

4.IchidanTransitive

to stroke; to rub; to pat; to grasp (the hilt of one's sword)

Examples

両親は子供の将来を案じて心配しているようだ。

His parents seem worried about their child's future.

解決策を案じていますが思いつきません。

I'm trying to devise a solution but can't think of one.

母は息子の健康を案じて夜も眠れなかった日があった。

There were nights when the mother was so worried about her son's health that she couldn't sleep.