Japanese word

考慮

Pronunciation

Romajikōryo

Meaning

  • nounconsideration

Example

相手の気持ちを考慮します。ai te no ki mo chi o kō ryo shi ma su

We take the other person's feelings into consideration.

Illustration for 考慮 (consideration)

More examples

予算を考慮に入れて、旅行先を選びます。yo san o kō ryo ni i re te ryo kō saki o era bi ma su

We choose a travel destination after taking the budget into consideration.

Core concept

Expresses giving careful thought to relevant circumstances before making a judgment or decision.

Common phrases

  • 考慮に入れるkō ryo ni i re ru

    take into consideration

  • 考慮の余地kō ryo no yo chi

    room for consideration

Similar words

配慮hairyo: Thoughtful attention to the needs or feelings of others.
検討kentō: Careful examination of an issue or possible choice before deciding.
勘案kanan: Consideration of several conditions together when making a judgment.

Definition in Japanese

物事を判断する際に、その事情や相手の立場などをよく考えること。mono goto o han dan su ru sai ni so no ji jō ya ai te no tachi ba na do o yo ku kanga e ru ko to

Word origin

考慮 (kōryo) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 考 (kō, "think") and 慮 (ryo, "careful thought"), forming the sense of considering something carefully.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, 考慮 (kōryo) often appears as 考慮する (kōryo suru), a formal-sounding verb used for factors such as cost, safety, or another person's feelings.

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