synonym Comparative
配慮
VS
憂慮
Differences Between "配慮" and "憂慮"
Option A
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.
Option B
憂慮
Meaning
concern, worry, anxiety
Reading
ゆうりょ (yūryo)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
環境破壊は、国際社会の大きな憂慮となっている。
Environmental destruction has become a major concern for the international community.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(consideration, thoughtfulness, care, concern)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 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。)
- 憂慮: Expresses a strong sense of concern or apprehension, often about a serious or future issue, more formal than 心配 (shinpai). (深刻な問題や将来に対して、深く心配し懸念すること。)
- 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。)
- 憂慮: Expresses a strong sense of concern or apprehension, often about a serious or future issue, more formal than 心配 (shinpai). (深刻な問題や将来に対して、深く心配し懸念すること。)
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