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懇切 (こんせつ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word Freq. Frequency Top 100,000 Meanings 1
na-adjective, noun
kind and thorough ; considerate and detailed
Describes instruction, explanation, guidance, or treatment that is both warm-hearted and meticulously careful. Often used in formal or written contexts, and frequently paired with 丁寧 (ていねい) as 懇切丁寧.
See also: 懇切丁寧
マニュアル
は
懇こん
切せつ
丁てい
寧ねい
に
書か
か
れ
て
いる
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This manual is written in a very kind and detailed manner.
Kanji 懇 sociable, kind, courteous Similar words 丁てい 寧ねい 丁寧 focuses on politeness and carefulness in manner or work, while 懇切 adds a nuance of heartfelt kindness and thoroughness, often used together as 懇切丁寧.
親しん 切せつ 親切 means kind or helpful in a general sense, often in everyday actions. 懇切 is more formal and emphasizes detailed, painstaking care in explanation or instruction.
Etymology Composed of 懇 (こん, 'earnest, kind') and 切 (せつ, 'earnest, keen'). The combination conveys sincere and thorough care, likely derived from classical Chinese usage.
