“Thoughtfulness” in Japanese
Short answer
Thoughtfulness in Japanese is “心やり” (kokoroyari). Full meaning: thoughtfulness, diversion, recreation.
Other ways to say “Thoughtfulness” in Japanese
心遣い
kokorozukai consideration (for), thoughtfulness, solicitude, care, watchfulness, concern, sympathy
思いやり
omoiyari consideration, thoughtfulness, sympathy, compassion, feeling, kindness, understanding, regard, kindheartedness
配意
haii regard, consideration, thoughtfulness
配慮
hairyo consideration, concern, attention, thoughtfulness, making arrangements, care, trouble
心配り
kokorokubari exerting care, attention, consideration, thoughtfulness
深慮
shinryo deliberate, careful, thoughtful, thoughtfulness, prudence
会釈
eshaku slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude), nod, salutation; consideration, thoughtfulness
心遣ひ
kokorozukai consideration (for), thoughtfulness, solicitude, care, watchfulness, concern, sympathy
心づかい
kokorozukai consideration (for), thoughtfulness, solicitude, care, watchfulness, concern, sympathy
遠慮
enryo reserve, constraint, restraint, modesty, diffidence, hesitation, holding back, discretion, tact, thoughtfulness; declining, refraining; forethought, foresight
デリカシー
derikashii delicacy, tact, sensitivity, consideration, thoughtfulness
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