Meaning and Usage
"考慮" (こうりょ) means "consideration" or "taking into account". It is a formal noun and verb (when combined with する) used to express the act of carefully thinking about something before making a decision or taking action.
Common Contexts
This word is often used in business, planning, and decision-making contexts where weighing factors or opinions is important. It implies a thoughtful and deliberate process.
Collocations and Patterns
- 考慮する: to consider, to take into account
- ～を考慮に入れる: to include something in consideration
- 十分に考慮する: to consider fully or carefully
Register and Politeness
"考慮" is formal and appropriate in written and spoken Japanese in professional or polite contexts. It is less common in casual conversation.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "考慮" with simpler words like "考える" (to think). "考慮" emphasizes deliberate consideration of factors, often before a decision, while "考える" is more general thinking. Use "考慮する" when you want to express weighing options or implications carefully.