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to be anxious (about); to be concerned (about); to worry (about); to fear
to think out (e.g. a plan); to work out; to devise; to consider; to ponder
to investigate
to stroke; to rub; to pat; to grasp (the hilt of one's sword)
息子の帰りが遅く、母は一人で按じていた。
Her son was late coming home, and the mother worried alone.
台風の進路を按じて早めに避難準備をした。
Worried about the typhoon's path, we prepared to evacuate early.
試験の結果を按じるあまり夜も眠れなかった。
I was so anxious about the exam results that I couldn't sleep at night.