Translation guide
This English phrase is used to indicate that something is being considered or factored into a decision, plan, or judgment. In Japanese, the most natural way to express this depends on whether you are speaking formally or casually, and whether the consideration is a condition, a reason, or a general factor.
To express that a certain fact, situation, or condition is being taken into account when deciding or evaluating something.
Taking the budget into account, this plan is difficult.
Means 'based on' or 'in light of'. It implies that the preceding information is the foundation for the subsequent action or decision. Common in formal speech and writing.
Taking the market research into account, we developed a new product.
A more general and slightly less formal way to say 'considering ~'. Suitable for both spoken and written Japanese.
Taking his feelings into account, I changed the way I said it.
Literally 'keeping ~ in mind'. Used in formal contexts to indicate that something is being considered throughout a process.
It was designed taking safety into account.
To express that a particular condition or reason is being factored into a statement, often with a nuance of 'because of' or 'given that'.
A common pattern meaning 'considering that ~' or 'given that ~'. It introduces a reason or condition that affects the main clause.
Taking his age into account, he did very well.
Means 'judging from ~' or 'from the standpoint of ~'. It is used to make a judgment based on a certain perspective or information.
Taking the weather forecast into account, it will rain tomorrow.
Similar to ～を踏まえて, but used as a conditional clause. It means 'if we take ~ into account' or 'based on ~'.
To express that several things are being considered collectively, often used when weighing pros and cons or making a comprehensive judgment.
Means 'taking everything into consideration' or 'considering ~ comprehensively'. Used when multiple factors are involved.
Taking cost and quality into account overall, this product is the best.
A casual way to say 'taking everything into account' or 'all things considered'. Suitable for everyday conversation.
Literally 'as a result of thinking about this and that'. It emphasizes the process of considering various things before reaching a conclusion.
Both mean 'taking into account', but 考慮に入れる is more about adding a factor to your consideration, while 踏まえて implies that the factor is the basis or foundation for the subsequent action. 踏まえて is often used when the factor is concrete information or data.
We revised the plan taking his opinion into account.
Based on his opinion, we revised the plan.
The literal translation '～を考慮に入れて' is not always natural in casual speech. In everyday conversation, simpler expressions like ～を考えて or ～からすると are often more appropriate.
Taking the weather into account, let's bring an umbrella.
Taking your schedule into account, let's meet next week.
Taking the cost into account, we decided not to buy it.
Taking these results into account, we need to change our policy.
Taking everything into account, I think it's better not to go after all.
After taking everything into account, I decided to change jobs.