急ぐ vs 焦る
Japanese word comparison
Listen to 急ぐ
Listen to 焦る
| 急ぐ | 焦る |
|---|---|
i-SO-gu verb | あせる verb |
| to hurry; to do something quickly because there is little time | to be impatient; to rush because you are anxious about time or results |
How they differ
急ぐ simply means to hurry, but 焦る emphasizes impatience, anxiety, or mental pressure. When someone 焦る, they may act too quickly and lose calm, often because they feel time is running out or things are not going as planned.
When to use each
When to use 急ぐ: Use 急ぐ for neutral or practical speed without strong emotional pressure.
When to use 焦る: Use 焦る when the hurry comes from impatience, worry, or feeling mentally pressured.
Side-by-side examples
- 急いで準備すれば間に合う。
(If we prepare quickly, we'll make it in time.) - 結果が出なくて焦ってしまった。
(I got impatient and anxious because the results didn't come out.)
Register & nuance: 焦る is common in everyday speech and is especially natural for describing emotional urgency rather than simple speed.