気遣(きづか)い

きづかい
noun
concern; consideration; thoughtfulness
emotioncommunication
1. concern; consideration
Thoughtful attention to others' needs or feelings; being considerate of others.
お気遣(きづか)いありがとうございます。
Thank you for your concern/thoughtfulness.
彼女(かのじょ)はいつも周(まわ)りへの気遣(きづか)いを忘(わす)れない。
She never forgets to be considerate of those around her.
気遣(きづか)いのできる人(ひと)は好(す)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(きづか)いなく。
Please don't worry about it./Don't trouble yourself.
健康(けんこう)への気遣(きづか)いが足(た)りなかった。
I didn't worry enough about my health.
親(おや)の気遣(きづか)いはありがたいが、少(すこ)し窮屈(きゅうくつ)に感(かん)じることもある。
I'm grateful for my parents' concern, but sometimes it feels a bit stifling.

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Usage

気遣(きづか)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

Related Words

Related: 心遣(こころづか)い (thoughtfulness)
Related: 心配(こころくば)り (care)
Related: 目配(めくば)り (keeping an eye on things)
Related: 配慮(はいりょ) (consideration)
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Added 2026.1.19 13:05 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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