Translation guide
Expressing consideration, careful thinking, or kindness toward others in Japanese.
Describing someone who is considerate of others' feelings or needs.
Literally 'to have consideration/compassion'. This is the most natural way to describe a thoughtful, considerate person.
He is very thoughtful.
Let's try to act thoughtfully.
Means 'kind' or 'kindness'. Often used for thoughtful actions that help others.
Thank you for your thoughtful words.
Describes someone who is attentive, quick to notice what needs to be done, and acts accordingly. Often used for thoughtful gestures.
She's so thoughtful, always a great help.
Describing the act of thinking deeply or carefully about something.
Literally 'to think well/carefully'. The most straightforward way to say 'think carefully' or 'be thoughtful' in the sense of deliberation.
Please be thoughtful about that issue.
After careful thought, I decided to decline.
Formal term meaning 'to deliberate' or 'to ponder deeply'. Suitable for serious or formal contexts.
I will reply after careful consideration.
Describing an action that shows consideration for others.
思いやりがある emphasizes emotional compassion and empathy, while 気が利く focuses on practical attentiveness and quick thinking in social situations.
He is thoughtful, so he can't leave a depressed friend alone.
She is thoughtful, so she made copies of the documents before the meeting.
Avoid directly translating 'be thoughtful' as 思慮深いである or 考え深いである. These sound unnatural. Use the phrases provided instead.
An adjective meaning 'thoughtful' in the sense of being deep-thinking or reflective. Less common in daily conversation.
He is a thoughtful person.
I was happy about his thoughtful gesture.
I want to be a thoughtful person.