心配(こころくば)り

こころくばり
noun
care; attentiveness; consideration
1. care; attentiveness
The act of paying careful attention to details and showing consideration for others.
ホテルの心配(こころくば)りが行(い)き届(とど)いていた。
The hotel's attention to detail was thorough.
彼女(かのじょ)は心配(こころくば)りができる人(ひと)だ。
She is a caring/attentive person.
来客(らいきゃく)への心配(こころくば)りを忘(わす)れない。
To not forget to show care toward guests.

WORD FORMATION:
心(こころ) (heart) + 配(くば)り (distribution, arrangement) → distributing one's heart = attentive care

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 心配(こころくば)りができる - to be capable of showing care
  • 心配(こころくば)りが行(い)き届(とど)く - to be thorough in one's attentiveness
  • 心配(こころくば)りを忘(わす)れない - to not forget to show consideration

NUANCE:
心配(こころくば)り emphasizes the behavioral aspect of showing care—actually doing things to help or accommodate others. It suggests attentive, proactive consideration.

COMPARISON:

  • 気遣(きづか)い - concern (often about worry)
  • 心遣(こころづか)い - emotional thoughtfulness
  • 心配(こころくば)り - attentive care (focus on actions)
  • 目配(めくば)り - watchfulness (visual attention)

Related Words

Related: 気遣(きづか)い (concern)
Related: 心遣(こころづか)い (thoughtfulness)
Related: 目配(めくば)り (watchfulness)
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Added 2026.1.19 13:06 · Revised 2026.1.24 23:24
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