心 遣(こころづか)い

こころづかい

noun

thoughtfulness; consideration; kindness

emotion communication

1. thoughtfulness; consideration

Kind attention to the feelings and needs of others; emotional care shown toward someone.

お心遣(こころづか)いに感謝(かんしゃ)します。

I appreciate your thoughtfulness/kindness.

彼(かれ)の心遣(こころづか)いが嬉(うれ)しかった。

I was happy about his thoughtfulness.

細(こま)やかな心遣(こころづか)いのある対応(たいおう)。

Service with delicate thoughtfulness.

Forms

心(こころ) (heart) + 遣(つか)い (use, handling) → using one's heart = thoughtfulness

Common expressions

お心遣(こころづか)いに感謝(かんしゃ)します - I appreciate your thoughtfulness
細(こま)やかな心遣(こころづか)い - delicate thoughtfulness
心遣(こころづか)いが嬉(うれ)しい - to be happy about someone's thoughtfulness

Similar words

気遣(きづか)い - concern (more about attentiveness and worry)
心遣(こころづか)い - thoughtfulness (more about emotional warmth)
心配(こころくば)り - care (more about attention to details)

Related Words

Related: 気遣(きづか)い (concern)

Related: 心配(こころくば)り (care)

Related: 配慮(はいりょ) (consideration)

Compare: 気(き)を配(くば)る (to pay attention)

general

Added 2026.1.19 13:05 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

07000/07296_kokorozukai