JLPT N1 Advanced
気遣い
Consideration, thoughtfulness, or concern for others
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Other forms
気づかい common alternative spelling
気を遣う きをつかう, common verb phrase
気遣う きづかう, verb form
1 Noun
Consideration
The active mental effort of anticipating the needs of others to ensure their comfort.
Example
田中さん の 細やか な 気遣い に 感動し ました 。
I was moved by Tanaka-san's detailed thoughtfulness.
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2 Noun
Worry
A feeling of apprehension or concern regarding the trouble one might cause for another person.
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