Japanese

きをつかう
Meaning: to be considerate; to pay attention to another's needs; to be careful
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 気を遣う 気を遣わない
Polite 気を遣います 気を遣いません
Past 気を遣った 気を遣わなかった
Polite + Past 気を遣いました 気を遣いませんでした
Te-form 気を遣って 気を遣わなくて
Potential 気を遣える 気を遣えない
Passive 気を遣われる 気を遣われない
Causative 気を遣わせる 気を遣わせない
Causative + Passive 気を遣わされる 気を遣わされない
Imperative 気を遣え 気を遣うな

Handwriting

気
を
遣
う

Example

When dining with my boss, I am more considerate than usual.

Usage Notes

Often used when one is being mindful of others' feelings or situation to avoid causing trouble or to show respect.

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