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N2 Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb

(あわ)てるto become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised), to be flustered, to panic, to be in a hurry, to rush

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    1. Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb

      1.

      to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised), to be flustered, to panic

    2. Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb

      2.

      to hurry, to rush, to hasten

      usu. 慌てて

    All Forms

    慌てる 【あわてる】周章てる 【あわてる】

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      突然(とつぜん)来客(らいきゃく)(あわ)てる

      To panic due to unexpected visitors.

      • N2

      (おっと)(はこ)ばれた病院(びょういん)(あわ)()けつける。

      I rushed to the hospital where my husband was taken.

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      叔母(おば)突然(とつぜん)知人(ちじん)訃報(ふほう)(あわ)ています。

      My aunt is flustered by the sudden death notice of an acquaintance.

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      総理(そうり)大臣(だいじん)支持(しじ)(りつ)急落(きゅうらく)した(こと)(あわ)ているんだとか。

      I heard that the Prime Minister is panicking because his approval rating has plummeted.

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      (あわ)てコンビニから逃走(とうそう)した万引(まんび)(はん)()いかけないではいられません。

      I couldn't help but chase after the shoplifter who fled from the convenience store in a panic.

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