ひやひや

Examples

1. 遅刻ちこくしそうで、ひやひやしました。

   I was on edge because I thought I might be late.

2. 発表はっぴょうの時間じかんに間まに合あうか、ひやひやしました。

   I was on edge, wondering if I'd make it in time for the presentation.

3. 無事ぶじに納品のうひんできたものの、最後さいごまでひやひやしました。

   We delivered the goods safely, but I was on edge right until the end.

How to write it

This word is written in kana only — no kanji to draw.

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