I am filled with a feeling of gratitude for his kindness.
その知らせを聞いて、不安の念が湧いた。
When I heard the news, a sense of unease welled up.
Refers to a strong inner wish or concern, often appearing in fixed expressions like 念願 (one's heart's desire) or 念を入れる (to do something with great care).
彼の念願がついに叶った。
His long-cherished desire finally came true.
母は子供の安全を念じて祈った。
The mother prayed with concern for her child's safety.
Used in set phrases like 念のため (just to be sure) or 念を押す (to make doubly sure). Not freely used as a standalone noun for 'attention'.
念のため、もう一度確認してください。
Just to be sure, please check once more.
彼に念を押して、約束を忘れないように言った。
I reminded him firmly so he wouldn't forget the promise.
I hold a feeling of gratitude toward her.
concern; worry; anxiety; fear
ideal; principle; ideology
belief; faith; conviction
abandon; give up; renounce
idea; notion; concept · sense (of duty, etc.); feeling · resignation; acceptance; preparedness · observation and contemplation; meditation
devote oneself; concentrate on; be absorbed in
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
doubt; suspicion; misgivings
in mind; on one's mind; heed
regret; chagrin; mortification · freedom from obstructive thoughts
tenacity; persistence; obsession
nembutsu; invocation of Amida Buddha · visualizing a Buddha in meditation
careful; thorough; meticulous; elaborate
careful; thorough; meticulous
deep-seated grudge; hatred
prayer; praying
thought; thinking of someone/something
forgetting; lapse of memory
common idea; generally accepted notion
another thought; distraction
determined purpose; single-minded resolve · an incredibly short span of time (i.e. the time occupied by a single thought) · a single repetition of a prayer (esp. in Jodo-shu)
wish for; pray for; hope for · pray silently; recite in one's mind; chant inwardly
willpower; power of faith; power of prayer · telekinesis; psychokinesis
painstaking; meticulous; careful; elaborate
deep-seated emotions; passions; sentiments
wicked thought; evil thought
idle thoughts; distracting thoughts; worldly thoughts