Japanese Word · Intermediate
気になる
to cause concern, to be worrisome, to be on one's mind
Pronunciation: [kʲi ɲ̟i na̠ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
to cause concern, to be worrisome, to be on one's mind
Example
その頭痛が気になる。
That headache is bothering me.
Practice tips
- Practice 気になる out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.