親切

• 読み: しんせつ
• ローマ字: shinsetsu
• 漢字の分解: 親 (shin/oya) — parent, intimate, close; 切 (setsu/ki) — earnest, cut, important
• 発音: /ɕiɴ.se.t͡sɯ/

意味

Kind; gentle; considerate; friendly. Describes a person who is thoughtful and helpful toward others.

A na-adjective and noun expressing kindness and consideration. Used to describe people and their actions: 親切な人 (a kind person), 親切にしてくれた (was kind to me). Also used as a noun: ご親切にありがとうございます (Thank you for your kindness). A key word in Japanese social vocabulary, where consideration for others is highly valued.

例文

1. 近所の人はとても親切です。
2. 親切な先生に教えてもらいました。
3. みんなが親切にしてくれました。

使い方ガイド

場面: people, social interactions, compliments

トーン: positive

起源と歴史

Composed of 親 (parent, intimate) and 切 (earnest, pressing). The idea is being as caring as a parent — treating others with intimate, earnest concern.

文化的背景

時代: Medieval

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal