JLPT N1Kanji compounds
憂慮
Readingゆうりょyuuryo
- Meaning
- 良くない結果になるのではないかと深く案じること
- Explanation
- "憂慮 (ゆうりょ)" means to deeply worry and be anxious that a bad result may occur, used as in "事態を憂慮する (be concerned about the situation)." It is the exact opposite of c1's "油断 (carelessness)" and rather expresses a state of being strongly concerned. It is also characterized by being more serious than mere mild worry and being used in formal contexts.
- Examples
- 事態を憂慮する
Original Japanese explanation
「憂慮（ゆうりょ）」は良くない結果になるのではないかと深く心配し案じることで、「事態を憂慮する」のように使う。c1の「油断」とは正反対で、むしろ強く気にかける状態を表す。単なる軽い心配より深刻で、改まった文脈で用いられる点も特徴である。
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