NichiDict

焦る

N1
あせる
[aseru]
Illustration for 焦る

Meanings

1.GodanIntransitive

to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to fret

2.GodanIntransitive

to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered; to be startled

Examples

試験の時間が少なくて焦りました。

I got anxious because there wasn't much time left for the exam.

電車に乗り遅れそうで、駅まで焦って走ります。

I'm getting impatient because I might miss the train.

焦らないで、ゆっくりやりましょう。

Don't be in a hurry, let's do it slowly.