Meaning

Primary

Concern

Alternative

Interest

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The things related to your heart are the things that concern and interest you the most.

Reading

かんしん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 関心がある

    to be interested

    関心がない

    to have no interest

    関心が高まる

    to become more interested

Context Sentences

アイツは他人に関心がないんだよ。

He's not interested in others, you know.

うちの場合は、父親の子育への関心がゼロだったんですよね。

In our case, my father had absolutely zero concern in parenting.

皆さん、もっと政治に関心を持ってください。

Everyone, please take more interest in politics.

Kanji Composition