Translation guide
Expressing worry, care, or interest in something. Japanese uses different expressions depending on whether you are worried, care about a person/thing, or are interested in a topic.
I'm concerned about his health.
I'm concerned about the exam results.
Literally 'keeping on one's mind', this implies a gentle, ongoing concern or care, often for a person.
I'm always concerned about you.
Expresses a feeling of unease or anxiety. Stronger than 心配 in some contexts.
I'm concerned about the future.
To express that you care about someone's well-being or about an issue, not necessarily with anxiety.
To express that a matter is of interest or relevance to you, often used in formal contexts.
Means to have an interest in something. Often used for social issues, hobbies, etc.
I'm concerned about politics (I have an interest in it).
Means to be involved or related to something. Used when you are a stakeholder.
I'm concerned about this issue (I'm involved in it).
To express concern in a polite, formal, or business setting, often about a problem or matter.
The English phrase 'be concerned about' covers worry, care, and interest. Japanese uses different words for each nuance. Using 心配 for 'care about' can sound overly anxious, and using 関心 for 'worry' can sound detached. Choose based on the feeling you want to convey.
心配 (shinpai) implies active worry or anxiety, while 気にかける (ki ni kakeru) is a milder, ongoing concern or care. Use 心配 for things that make you nervous, and 気にかける for people or issues you simply keep in mind.
環境問題を気にかけています。
I'm concerned about environmental issues.
The government is concerned about the situation.