Japanese word

気遣い

Pronunciation

Romajikizukai

Meaning

  • nounthoughtfulness

Example

彼の気遣いがうれしいです。kare no ki zuka i ga u re shi i de su

I appreciate his consideration.

Illustration for 気遣い (thoughtfulness)

More examples

相手の立場を考えた気遣いが伝わります。ai te no tachi ba o kanga e ta ki zuka i ga tsuta wa ri ma su

Your thoughtfulness in considering the other person's position comes through.

Core concept

It centers on paying close attention to another person's needs and feelings, often through considerate actions.

Common phrases

  • 細やかな気遣いkoma ya ka na ki zuka i

    thoughtful attention

  • 気遣いを見せるki zuka i o mi se ru

    show consideration

  • 気遣いが行き届くki zuka i ga i ki todo ku

    be very considerate

Similar words

配慮hairyo: Consideration of another person's needs, feelings, or circumstances when deciding how to act.
気配りkikubari: Careful attention to what another person may need, especially in small practical matters.
思いやりomoiyari: Kind understanding of another person's feelings and difficulties.
心配りkokorokubari: Thoughtful care that is quietly expressed through helpful words or actions.

Definition in Japanese

相手の立場や事情を考えて、細かく心を配ること。ai te no tachi ba ya ji jō o kanga e te koma ka ku kokoro o kuba ru ko to

Word origin

気遣い (kizukai) is the noun form of 気遣う (kizukau), combining 気 (ki, "mind") with 遣う (tsukau, "use") to express using one's mind for another person.

Usage tips

  • 気遣い (kizukai) can describe a small considerate act, as in さりげない気遣い (sarigenai kizukai), rather than only serious concern or worry.

Other meanings

  • concernnoun

Opposites

  • 無配慮muhairyoinconsiderationnoun

Related words

  • 気遣うkizukaube considerateverb

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