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How to say "Consideration" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "consideration", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
配慮
はいりょ (hairyo)
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 配慮 and 情状酌量.
In Japanese, 配慮 (はいりょ (hairyo)) is typically associated with "consideration, thoughtfulness, care, concern" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents This word describes showing consideration or thoughtfulness towards others' feelings or circumstances. It implies a conscious effort to be sensitive and make arrangements for someone's comfort or well-being. Often used in formal or polite contexts..
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 "配慮"
お客様が快適に過ごせるよう、細やかな配慮をいたしました。
We made detailed considerations so that our customers could stay comfortably.
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: "お客様が快適に過ごせるよう、細やかな ＿＿＿ をいたしました。" (Meaning: "We made detailed considerations so that our customers could stay comfortably.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "配慮" fits here because it means "consideration, thoughtfulness, care, concern" in the context of: "We made detailed considerations so that our customers could stay comfortably.". "情状酌量" represents "consideration of extenuating circumstances".