English–Japanese

“careful” in Japanese

Japanese

Also念入り (nen'iri) · 注意深い (chūibukai)

Pronunciation

Romajishinchō

Example

よく考えてから、慎重に決めます。yo ku kanga e te ka ra shin chō ni ki me ma su

I decide carefully after thinking it over.

Illustration for 慎重 (careful)

How to say “careful” in Japanese

“Careful” in Japanese is 慎重 (shinchō).

It conveys careful judgment that avoids hasty action and considers possible risks.

Full entry for 慎重: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 慎重

大切な話なので、慎重に話してください。tai setsu na hanashi na no de shin chō ni hana shi te ku da sa i

Since it is an important matter, please speak carefully.

Tips for using 慎重

  • In conversational English, saying that someone is careful may describe attention to details, whereas 慎重 (shinchō) often highlights taking time before making a choice.

Other Japanese words for “careful”

旅行の前に念入りに計画を立てます。ryo kō no mae ni nen i ri ni kei kaku o ta te ma su

I make careful plans before a trip.

注意深い子は、絵をきれいにぬります。chū i buka i ko wa e o ki re i ni nu ri ma su

A careful child colors pictures neatly.

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