synonym Comparative
気遣い
VS
危惧
Differences Between "気遣い" and "危惧"
Option A
気遣い
Meaning
consideration; concern; worry; kind inquiry; paying attention
Reading
きづかい (kづかい / kizukai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
体調を崩した同僚に対し、チーム全員から温かい_______の言葉が掛けられました。
Toward the colleague who fell ill, warm words of concern were offered by the entire team.
Option B
危惧
Meaning
fear, apprehension, misgivings, concern
Reading
きぐ (kigu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
環境破壊が地球の未来に与える影響を危惧している。
I fear the impact of environmental destruction on the future of the Earth.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(consideration; concern; worry; kind inquiry; paying attention)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 気遣い: Refers to showing consideration, concern, or kind inquiries toward someone's physical or mental health/circumstances. Often used as お気遣い (your kind concern). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Concern! 'Are you tired, Manager?' ...っ, Stop showing me such gentle concern! It makes my heart skip a beat and I can't look at your handsome face directly! Don't make me blush!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『き、気遣い？！あんたが私に『部長、顔色が悪いですよ。無理しないでくださいね』なんて優しいお気遣いを見せるから、私の心臓が爆発しそうなのよ！責任とりなさい！』
- 危惧: Expresses a strong concern or apprehension about a potential negative outcome or danger in the future. It's often used in more formal contexts than 恐れる (osoreru).
- 気遣い: Refers to showing consideration, concern, or kind inquiries toward someone's physical or mental health/circumstances. Often used as お気遣い (your kind concern). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Concern! 'Are you tired, Manager?' ...っ, Stop showing me such gentle concern! It makes my heart skip a beat and I can't look at your handsome face directly! Don't make me blush!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『き、気遣い？！あんたが私に『部長、顔色が悪いですよ。無理しないでくださいね』なんて優しいお気遣いを見せるから、私の心臓が爆発しそうなのよ！責任とりなさい！』
- 危惧: Expresses a strong concern or apprehension about a potential negative outcome or danger in the future. It's often used in more formal contexts than 恐れる (osoreru).
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