思いやりのある
omoiyari no aru
The English phrase 'caring' can be translated into Japanese as 思いやりのある (omoiyari no aru).
The term is used to describe someone who is kind, sensitive or empathetic toward others.
Meaning: kind, sensitive, empathetic (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The noun part, 思いやり, literally means 'thoughtfulness' or 'consideration for others'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase 思いやりのある functions as an adjective phrase that directly precedes a noun.
How do you pronounce it?
omoiyari no aru
Did you know?
- The noun 思いやり is composed of the words for 'thought' and 'to hold/embrace', suggesting that being caring is like holding someone's feelings in your heart.
- In Japanese culture, 思いやり is closely related to the concept of omotenashi, the legendary hospitality of tea ceremonies where the host anticipates every need of the guest.
- Depending on the context, 思いやり can describe a 'caring' action that involves stepping back. Sometimes the most caring thing to do is to give someone space and avoid interfering.
Examples in context
- 私はあなたのことを気にかけています。I care about you.
- お大事に、心配しています。Take care, I'm worried about you.
- 友達の幸せを大事にしています。I care about my friend's happiness.
- 彼はとても思いやりのある人です。Kare wa totemo omoiyari no aru hito desu.He is a very caring person.
- 思いやりのある行動に感動しました。Omoiyari no aru kōdō ni kandō shimashita.I was moved by the caring action.
- 彼女は思いやりのある言葉をかけました。Kanojo wa omoiyari no aru kotoba o kakemashita.She said some caring words.
Example conversation
Ren and Yui are talking about a mutual friend.
- 蓮 Ren佐藤さんは本当に思いやりのある人だよね。Satō-san wa hontō ni omoiyari no aru hito da yo ne.Sato is a truly caring person, isn't he?
- 結衣 Yuiうん、いつも周りのことを考えてくれるし。Un, itsumo mawari no koto o kangaete kureru shi.Yeah, he's always thinking about others.
- 蓮 Renそういう性格の人と一緒にいたいな。Sō iu seikaku no hito to issho ni itai na.I want to be around people with that kind of personality.
- 結衣 Yui蓮くんだって思いやりがあるよ。Ren-kun datte omoiyari ga aru yo.You are caring too, Ren.
