synonym Comparative
預かる
VS
配慮
Differences Between "預かる" and "配慮"
Option A
預かる
Meaning
to keep; to take care of; to receive on deposit; to be entrusted with
Reading
あずかる (azukaru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
ホテルの優秀なスタッフは、チェックイン前の客の重い手荷物をフロントで快く_______。
The excellent hotel staff cheerfully took care of the heavy hand luggage of the guests before check-in at the front desk.
Option B
配慮
Meaning
consideration, thoughtfulness, care, concern
Reading
はいりょ (hairyo)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
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.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to keep; to take care of; to receive on deposit; to be entrusted with)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 預かる: Refers to receiving objects, money, or responsibilities from someone and keeping or looking after them. Intransitive-like transitive verb. Opposing word: 預ける. Often used as お荷物をお預かりします or 鍵を預かる. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To take care of! "Haruka-san, please take care of my house keys and my life!" ...っ! M-My house keys! B-Baka! Don't make such domestic declarations! But... since I am holding your keys, I suppose I'll have to wait at home to welcome you back every single day! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『あずかる（預かる）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕の部屋の鍵と、これからの人生を丸ごと預かって、僕の専属の奥様になってください！』って…っ！部屋の鍵と人生の預かり！バカ！/// そんなプロポーズみたいなこと！…でも、預かったからには、毎日あんたが「ただいま」って帰ってくるのを、世界一可愛いエプロン姿で待っていてあげるから、覚悟しなさい！』
- 配慮: 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. (相手の立場や状況を思いやり、気を配ることを表します。他人の感情や便宜のために注意を払う際に使われます。)
- 預かる: Refers to receiving objects, money, or responsibilities from someone and keeping or looking after them. Intransitive-like transitive verb. Opposing word: 預ける. Often used as お荷物をお預かりします or 鍵を預かる. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To take care of! "Haruka-san, please take care of my house keys and my life!" ...っ! M-My house keys! B-Baka! Don't make such domestic declarations! But... since I am holding your keys, I suppose I'll have to wait at home to welcome you back every single day! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『あずかる（預かる）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕の部屋の鍵と、これからの人生を丸ごと預かって、僕の専属の奥様になってください！』って…っ！部屋の鍵と人生の預かり！バカ！/// そんなプロポーズみたいなこと！…でも、預かったからには、毎日あんたが「ただいま」って帰ってくるのを、世界一可愛いエプロン姿で待っていてあげるから、覚悟しなさい！』
- 配慮: 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. (相手の立場や状況を思いやり、気を配ることを表します。他人の感情や便宜のために注意を払う際に使われます。)
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