1.
concern; consideration
Thoughtful attention to others' needs or feelings; being considerate of others.
お気遣いありがとうございます。
Thank you for your concern/thoughtfulness.
彼女はいつも周りへの気遣いを忘れない。
She never forgets to be considerate of those around her.
気遣いのできる人は好かれる。
People who can show consideration are well-liked.
2.
worry; anxiety
A feeling of unease or concern about something.
お気遣いなく。
Please don't worry about it./Don't trouble yourself.
健康への気遣いが足りなかった。
I didn't worry enough about my health.
親の気遣いはありがたいが、少し窮屈に感じることもある。
I'm grateful for my parents' concern, but sometimes it feels a bit stifling.
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- お気遣いありがとうございます - Thank you for your concern
- お気遣いなく - Please don't trouble yourself
- 気遣いのできる人 - a considerate person
NUANCE:
気遣い refers to the act of being attentive and considerate toward others. Often used in polite exchanges to thank someone for their thoughtfulness or to tell them not to worry.
RELATED WORDS:
- 心遣い - thoughtfulness (more about emotional consideration)
- 心配り - care, attention (more about attentive behavior)
- 目配り - keeping an eye on things