synonym Comparative
心遣い
VS
思いやり
Differences Between "心遣い" and "思いやり"
Option A
心遣い
Meaning
consideration, thoughtfulness, kindness, care
Reading
こころづかい (kokorozukai)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼女の細やかな心遣いに感動した。
I was moved by her delicate thoughtfulness.
Option B
思いやり
Meaning
consideration; thoughtfulness; compassion; empathy
Reading
おもいやり (omoiyari)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼はいつも人への思いやりを忘れない。
He always remembers to be considerate of others.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(consideration, thoughtfulness, kindness, care)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 心遣い: Refers to the act of being thoughtful or considerate towards others, often implying a delicate or subtle form of care. (他人への配慮や思いやり、気遣いを表します。しばしば繊細で細やかな配慮を意味します。)
- 思いやり: Refers to the act of thinking about others' feelings, situations, and needs, and acting kindly or considerately. It's a highly valued quality in Japanese culture.
- 心遣い: Refers to the act of being thoughtful or considerate towards others, often implying a delicate or subtle form of care. (他人への配慮や思いやり、気遣いを表します。しばしば繊細で細やかな配慮を意味します。)
- 思いやり: Refers to the act of thinking about others' feelings, situations, and needs, and acting kindly or considerately. It's a highly valued quality in Japanese culture.
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