あせる

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, intransitive verb

    to be in a hurry, to be impatient, to be anxious (to do), to fret

    • 彼は新しい仕事を始めようとあせっていた。
      He was in a hurry to begin the new job.
  2. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, intransitive verb

    to get a fright, to panic, to get flustered, to be startled
    colloquial