Japanese word

念入り

Pronunciation

Romajinen'iri

Meaning

  • na-adjectivecareful

Example

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.

Illustration for 念入り (careful)

More examples

重要な書類は、提出する前に念入りに確認します。jū yō na sho rui wa tei shutsu su ru mae ni nen i ri ni kaku nin shi ma su

I carefully check important documents before submitting them.

Core concept

Shows that care and close attention go into a task, plan, or preparation rather than being done casually.

Common phrases

  • 念入りな準備nen i ri na jun bi

    careful preparation

  • 念入りに確認するnen i ri ni kaku nin su ru

    check carefully

  • 念入りに調べるnen i ri ni shira be ru

    investigate thoroughly

Similar words

入念nyūnen: Careful and thorough, with close attention given to every part of a task or preparation.
丁寧teinei: Careful and attentive in carrying out a task or handling something.
周到shūtō: Carefully planned or prepared with all important points taken into account.
綿密menmitsu: Detailed and precise, with close attention given to small points.

Definition in Japanese

物事に十分な注意を払い、細かいところまで手をかけるさま。mono goto ni jū bun na chū i o hara i koma ka i to ko ro ma de te o ka ke ru sa ma

Word origin

念入り (nen'iri) is a compound of 念 (nen, "care") and 入り (iri, "being put in"), from 入る (hairu, "to enter"), and means that care is put fully into something.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, 念入り (nen'iri) often suggests more care than ordinary carefulness, especially when a task is prepared step by step.

Other meanings

  • thoroughna-adjective
  • meticulousna-adjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 念入りさnenirisathoroughnessnoun

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