Meaning and Usage
The verb "案じる" (あんじる) primarily means "to worry" or "to be anxious about" something. It can also mean "to ponder" or "to consider" carefully, especially when thinking about solutions or future outcomes.
Common Contexts
"案じる" is often used in formal or literary contexts rather than casual conversation. It frequently appears when discussing concerns about health, future, or problems.
Collocations and Patterns
- 「〜を案じる」: to worry about or consider something.
- 「健康を案じる」: to worry about health.
- 「将来を案じる」: to worry about the future.
- 「解決策を案じる」: to ponder solutions.
Nuances and Tips
Using "案じる" implies a deeper, more thoughtful kind of worry or consideration compared to more casual verbs like "心配する". It often conveys a serious or heartfelt concern. Learners should avoid using it in very casual speech.
A common confusion is mixing "案じる" with "案内する" (to guide), which sound similar but have very different meanings.