思いやりのある
omoiyari no aru
The English word 'thoughtful' can be translated into Japanese as 思いやりのある (omoiyari no aru).
思いやりのある is used to describe someone who demonstrates kindness or consideration toward others. It specifically emphasizes the active consideration of other people's feelings.
Meaning: demonstrating kindness or consideration (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The noun 思いやり means consideration or empathy for others.
Which one should you use?
思いやりのある is used to highlight a person's active consideration of others. This differs from やさしい, which often refers to a person's gentle temperament. Other specific nuances include 思慮深い for someone deeply thoughtful and considerate, 思いやり深い for someone who is empathetic and compassionate and 気の利いた for someone who is quick-witted and perceptive.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase 思いやりのある functions as an adjectival phrase that modifies nouns directly.
How do you pronounce it?
omoiyari no aru
Did you know?
- In Japanese culture, being 'thoughtful' often implies the ability to 'read the air', or sense what others need without them having to say it.
- The word 思いやり is composed of 'omoi' (thought) and 'yari' (to send/to give), literally meaning 'to send one's thoughts' to another person.
- In Japanese corporate culture, omoiyari is often practiced through kikubari, the art of anticipating a superior's or client's needs, such as having a glass of water ready before they ask.
Examples in context
- 優しくて思いやりのある方よ。He's a kind and thoughtful man.This sentence shows how to describe a person using 思いやりのある.Tatoeba #11491601 by small_snow, translation #3093808 by Hybrid
- 彼女の気遣いができる性格は本当に素晴らしい。Her ability to be considerate is truly wonderful.
- 友人の心のこもった言葉にいつも救われている。I'm always saved by my friend's heartfelt words.
- 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 thoughtful person.
- 思いやりのある行動は大切ですね。Omoiyari no aru kōdō wa taisetsu desu ne.Thoughtful actions are important, aren't they?
Example conversation
Hiroto and Misaki are talking about a mutual friend.
- 大翔 Hiroto健太さんはいつも親切だね。Kenta-san wa itsumo shinsetsu da ne.Kenta is always kind, isn't he?
- 美咲 Misakiうん、本当に思いやりのある人だわ。Un, hontō ni omoiyari no aru hito da wa.Yeah, he is a truly thoughtful person.
- 大翔 Hirotoみんな彼に感謝しているよ。Minna kare ni kansha shite iru yo.Everyone is grateful to him.
- 美咲 Misaki本当にそうね。Hontō ni sō ne.That's very true.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
