Translation guide
The English word 'concern' covers several distinct meanings: worry, a matter of interest or responsibility, a business or company, and the act of relating to or affecting something. This guide breaks down these meanings and provides natural Japanese equivalents for each.
Expressing that something causes worry or is a source of anxiety.
The most common and general word for 'worry' or 'concern'. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to worry'.
I'm concerned about his health.
Parents are concerned about their children's future.
A more formal term for 'concern' or 'apprehension', often used in business or official contexts.
There are concerns about safety.
Something that weighs on one's mind; a lingering worry. Slightly more emotional than 心配.
His silence is a concern.
Anxiety or unease. Often used for a more diffuse sense of worry rather than a specific concern.
I have concerns about the future.
Referring to something that is one's business, duty, or area of involvement.
A matter of interest or concern. Often used in formal contexts.
Environmental issues are a global concern.
Literally 'a matter that has relation'. Used to say something is one's concern or business.
That's not my concern.
Pattern meaning 'to be related to ~' or 'to have to do with ~'. Used to express involvement.
This matter concerns you.
Refers to one's assigned duty or area of responsibility. 'That's not my concern' can be expressed as '担当ではありません'.
Referring to a commercial enterprise.
The standard word for 'company' or 'firm'. Covers most uses of 'concern' as a business.
He runs a small concern.
Enterprise or corporation, often used for larger businesses.
Business or undertaking. Can refer to a business venture.
Expressing that something involves or is about a particular subject.
Pattern meaning 'concerning ~' or 'regarding ~'. Used to modify nouns.
This book concerns environmental issues.
I have no information concerning that matter.
Pattern meaning 'about ~' or 'concerning ~'. More conversational than に関する.
Let's discuss the concern.
Pattern meaning 'to be related to' or 'to concern'. Used as a verb.
This rule concerns everyone.
English 'concern' has multiple distinct meanings. Using the wrong Japanese equivalent can cause confusion. Always identify the intended meaning first.
I have a concern (worry).
That's not my concern (not my business).
それは私の担当ではありません。
That's not my concern (not my department).
a multinational concern
He started a new concern.