1.
to worry about; to be concerned about; to care for
To feel concern for someone's well-being or situation and often to act on that concern by being considerate or attentive. Emphasizes a caring, empathetic attentiveness to others.
体を気遣ってくれてありがとう。
Thank you for worrying about my health.
彼女はいつも周りの人を気遣っている。
She is always considerate of the people around her.
親は遠くに住む子供のことをいつも気遣っているものだ。
Parents always worry about their children who live far away.
USAGE:
気遣う combines 気 (mind/spirit) and 遣う (to use), literally meaning "to use one's mind" for someone. It implies active, caring attentiveness. The related noun 気遣い means "consideration" or "concern." Compare with 心配する (to worry), which focuses on anxiety, while 気遣う emphasizes caring thoughtfulness.
CONJUGATION:
Godan verb (う-verb): 気遣わない (negative), 気遣って (te-form), 気遣った (past)
PATTERNS:
- ～を気遣う: to worry about ~, to show concern for ~
- 体を気遣う: to be concerned about someone's health
- 相手の気持ちを気遣う: to be considerate of the other person's feelings