“To be thoughtful” in Japanese
Short answer
To be thoughtful in Japanese is “心がこもる” (kokorogakomoru). Full meaning: to be thoughtful (of a gift, etc.), to be from the heart, to be made with loving care.
Other ways to say “To be thoughtful” in Japanese
心を配る
kokorowokubaru to pay attention (to), to be considerate (of), to be thoughtful (of), to show concern (for), to take care, to be careful
気が利く
kigakiku to be sensible, to be smart, to be tasteful; to be thoughtful, to be tactful, to be sensitive
粋を利かす
suiwokikasu to show tact (in relationship matters), to be considerate (e.g. of a couple), to be thoughtful
気を利かす
kiwokikasu to use tact, to exercise discretion, to be tactful, to be thoughtful, to have the sense (to do), to take a hint
気を利かせる
kiwokikaseru to use tact, to exercise discretion, to be tactful, to be thoughtful, to have the sense (to do), to take a hint
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