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How to say "Consideration" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "consideration", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
斟酌
しんしゃく (shinshaku)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
思いやり
おもいやり (omoiyari)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "consideration" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 斟酌 and 思いやり.
In Japanese, 斟酌 (しんしゃく (shinshaku)) is typically associated with "consideration, allowance, discretion, taking circumstances into account" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents To take someone's feelings, circumstances, or situation into consideration when making a decision or judgment. Often used in polite or formal contexts..
On the other hand, 思いやり (おもいやり (omoiyari)) maps to "consideration; thoughtfulness; compassion; empathy" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Refers to the act of thinking about others' feelings, situations, and needs, and acting kindly or considerately. It's a highly valued quality in Japanese culture.. A literal translation of "consideration" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "斟酌"
彼の病状を斟酌して、試験を免除することにした。
Taking his medical condition into consideration, we decided to exempt him from the exam.
Bilingual Context for "思いやり"
彼はいつも人への思いやりを忘れない。
He always remembers to be considerate of others.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "彼の病状を ＿＿＿ して、試験を免除することにした。" (Meaning: "Taking his medical condition into consideration, we decided to exempt him from the exam.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "斟酌" fits here because it means "consideration, allowance, discretion, taking circumstances into account" in the context of: "Taking his medical condition into consideration, we decided to exempt him from the exam.". "思いやり" represents "consideration; thoughtfulness; compassion; empathy".