How to say 'Care' or 'Mind' in Japanese | 構う

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The Japanese word for Care or Mind is 'Kamau', written as 構う in Japanese.'Care' or 'Mind' in hiragana is かまう.

word

構う

Meaning

Care, Mind

Reading

かまう

kamau

Kanji

構Structure, Care

Explanation

The Japanese verb '構う (かまう)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'to mind' or 'to be concerned about', often used in contexts where someone is bothered or affected by something. The second meaning is 'to care for' or 'to look after', which can imply taking care of someone or something. This verb is versatile and can be used in both positive and negative contexts. For example: I don't mind if you come late「遅れても構いません」(おくてもかまいません). She cares for stray cats「彼女は野良猫を構う」(かのじょはのらねこをかまう). It's important to note that '構う' can also imply a sense of interference or meddling, depending on the context.

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

1797

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

This word is a godan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 構う

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

構

Meaning

Structure, Care

Hiragana in the Word 構う

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

hiragana

う

Reading

Words Related to 構う Through the Kanji 構

These 7 Words contain the Kanji 構 as well.

word

構造

Meaning

Structure

word

構成

Meaning

Structure, Composition

word

構築

Meaning

Building, Construction

word

機構

Meaning

Mechanism, Organization

word

構想

Meaning

Plan, Conception

word

結構

Meaning

Quite, Fine

word

構える

Meaning

Prepare, Assume

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'Kamau' means 'Care' or 'Mind' .

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