synonym Comparative
懇切
VS
思いやる
Differences Between "懇切" and "思いやる"
Option A
懇切
Meaning
kind and thorough; elaborate; meticulous (explanation, guidance)
Reading
こんせつ (konsetsu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
先生は生徒一人ひとりに懇切な指導をしてくださった。
The teacher gave kind and thorough guidance to each and every student.
Option B
思いやる
Meaning
to be considerate; to sympathize with; to care for; to be kind to
Reading
おもいやる (omoiyaru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
相手の立場を思いやって行動する。
Act with consideration for the other person's position.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(kind and thorough; elaborate; meticulous (explanation, guidance))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 懇切: 説明や指導が「非常に丁寧で、わかりやすく、親身になっている」様子を表す形容動詞です。/ An adjectival noun describing an explanation or guidance that is 'extremely polite, easy to understand, and thoughtful/personable'.
- 思いやる: To think about and understand others' feelings and situations, and to act with empathy and kindness. It emphasizes mental consideration and compassion.
- 懇切: 説明や指導が「非常に丁寧で、わかりやすく、親身になっている」様子を表す形容動詞です。/ An adjectival noun describing an explanation or guidance that is 'extremely polite, easy to understand, and thoughtful/personable'.
- 思いやる: To think about and understand others' feelings and situations, and to act with empathy and kindness. It emphasizes mental consideration and compassion.
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