Japanese word

配慮

Pronunciation

Romajihairyo

Meaning

  • nounconsideration

Example

皆さんへの配慮を忘れません。mina sa n e no hai ryo o wasu re ma se n

I will not forget to show consideration for everyone.

Illustration for 配慮 (consideration)

More examples

公共の場では、周りへの配慮が必要です。kō kyō no ba de wa mawa ri e no hai ryo ga hitsu yō de su

In public places, consideration for those around you is necessary.

Core concept

Consideration means noticing other people's needs and circumstances and adjusting actions to avoid causing trouble or discomfort.

Common phrases

  • 配慮を示すhai ryo o shime su

    show consideration

  • 相手への配慮ai te e no hai ryo

    consideration for others

  • 配慮に欠けるhai ryo ni ka ke ru

    lack consideration

Similar words

気遣いkizukai: Careful attention to another person's needs, feelings, or circumstances when acting.
考慮kōryo: The act of taking a matter or condition into account when making a decision.
心配りkokorokubari: Thoughtful attention shown by noticing what others need or may find difficult.

Definition in Japanese

相手や周囲の事情を考え、迷惑や不都合が生じないように心を配ること。ai te ya shū i no ji jō o kanga e mei waku ya fu tsu gō ga shō ji na i yō ni kokoro o kuba ru ko to

Word origin

配慮 (hairyo) combines 配 (hai, "distribute") and 慮 (ryo, "think carefully"), giving the sense of directing careful thought toward the needs of others.

Usage tips

  • 配慮 (hairyo) is common in workplace and public language, where it can describe measures for accessibility, privacy, or noise control rather than only personal kindness.

Other meanings

  • carenoun
  • thoughtfulnessnoun

Opposites

  • 無配慮muhairyoinconsideratena-adjective

Related words

  • 配慮するhairyosurushow considerationverb

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