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How to say "Consideration" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "consideration", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
考慮
こうりょ (kōryo)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B
心遣い
こころづかい (kokorozukai)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "consideration" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 考慮 and 心遣い.
In Japanese, 考慮 (こうりょ (kōryo)) is typically associated with "consideration, taking into account" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents A formal noun.
On the other hand, 心遣い (こころづかい (kokorozukai)) maps to "consideration, thoughtfulness, kindness, care" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Refers to the act of being thoughtful or considerate towards others, often implying a delicate or subtle form of care.. A literal translation of "consideration" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "考慮"
その提案を慎重に考慮します。
We will carefully consider that proposal.
Bilingual Context for "心遣い"
彼女の細やかな心遣いに感動した。
I was moved by her delicate thoughtfulness.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "その提案を慎重に ＿＿＿ します。" (Meaning: "We will carefully consider that proposal.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "考慮" fits here because it means "consideration, taking into account" in the context of: "We will carefully consider that proposal.". "心遣い" represents "consideration, thoughtfulness, kindness, care".