考慮

• Reading: こうりょ
• Romaji: kouryo
• Kanji breakdown: 考 (kō) — think, consider; 慮 (ryo) — deliberate, be anxious, concern
• Pronunciation: /koː.ɾjo/

Meaning

Consideration; taking into account. Carefully thinking about something before acting.

A noun that also functions as a suru verb (考慮する). More formal and deliberate than 考える (to think). Used when multiple factors must be weighed before a decision. Common patterns include 考慮に入れる (to take into consideration), 考慮した上で (after consideration), and 考慮すべき (should be considered). Frequent in business, legal, and policy discussions.

Examples

1. コストと品質の両方を考慮して決めましょう。 Let's decide after considering both cost and quality.
2. 天候を考慮に入れてイベントの計画を立てた。 We made plans for the event taking the weather into account.
3. 相手の気持ちも考慮すべきだと思う。 I think you should also consider the other person's feelings.

Usage Guide

Context: business, academic, decision-making

Tone: thoughtful

Origin & History

Compound of 考 (kō, to think/consider) and 慮 (ryo, to deliberate/be anxious about). Together, 'thinking and deliberating' — a careful, multi-faceted consideration.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Universal