Japanese symbol for “considerate”
親切
しんせつ
Romaji: shinsetsu
kind; gentle; considerate; generous
In Japanese, considerate is 親切, read しんせつ (shinsetsu).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adj-na, n kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
Written forms: 親切、深切. Readings: しんせつ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “considerate”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 暖かい | あたたかい atatakai | considerate; kind; genial |
| 懇切 | こんせつ konsetsu | kind and careful (instruction, explanation, etc.); considerate; helpful |
| 粋 | いき iki | understanding; considerate; thoughtful |
| 粋 | すい sui | considerate; understanding; thoughtful |
| ハートフル | ハートフル haatofuru | heart-warming; kind-hearted; warm-hearted |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 母親 | ははおや hahaoya | mother |
| 父親 | ちちおや chichioya | father |
| 両親 | りょうしん ryoushin | parents; both parents |
| 親子 | おやこ oyako | parent and child |
| 親友 | しんゆう shin'yuu | close friend; bosom friend; buddy |
| 親族 | しんぞく shinzoku | relative; relation; kin |
| 大切 | たいせつ taisetsu | important; significant; serious |
| 一切 | いっさい issai | all; everything; entirety |
See also: Chinese symbol for “considerate”.
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