1.
thoughtful; prudent; considerate; deliberate
Describing someone who thinks carefully before acting, showing deep consideration and good judgment.
彼女は思慮深い人だ。
She is a thoughtful person.
思慮深い判断のおかげで問題を避けられた。
Thanks to a prudent decision, we were able to avoid the problem.
リーダーには思慮深く行動する能力が求められる。
Leaders are expected to have the ability to act thoughtfully.
FORMATION:
Compound adjective from 思慮 (thought, deliberation) + 深い (deep). The reading uses sequential voicing (rendaku): ふかい → ぶかい.
USAGE:
A formal, written-style adjective used as praise for someone's careful, measured character. Often describes leaders, mentors, or wise individuals.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 思慮深い人 (a thoughtful person)
- 思慮深い判断 (a prudent judgment)
- 思慮深く行動する (to act thoughtfully)
CONTRAST:
思慮が浅い describes the opposite — being shallow in thought or rash.