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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
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Japanese Option B
情状酌量
じょうじょうしゃくりょう (joujoushakuryou)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "consideration" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 考慮 and 情状酌量.
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, 情状酌量 (じょうじょうしゃくりょう (joujoushakuryou)) maps to "consideration of extenuating circumstances" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. 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 "情状酌量"
私は情状酌量に興味があります。
I am interested in consideration of extenuating circumstances.
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.". "情状酌量" represents "consideration of extenuating circumstances".