Translation guide
The English word 'concern' covers several distinct meanings: worry, a matter of interest or responsibility, a business or company, and the act of relating to or affecting something. This guide breaks down these meanings and provides natural Japanese equivalents for each.
Expressing that something causes worry or is a source of anxiety.
The most common and general word for 'worry' or 'concern'. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to worry'.
彼の健康が心配です。
I'm concerned about his health.
親は子供の将来を心配している。
Parents are concerned about their children's future.
A more formal term for 'concern' or 'apprehension', often used in business or official contexts.
安全性に懸念がある。
There are concerns about safety.
Something that weighs on one's mind; a lingering worry. Slightly more emotional than 心配.
彼の沈黙が気がかりだ。
His silence is a concern.
Anxiety or unease. Often used for a more diffuse sense of worry rather than a specific concern.
将来に対する不安がある。
I have concerns about the future.
Referring to something that is one's business, duty, or area of involvement.
A matter of interest or concern. Often used in formal contexts.
環境問題は世界的な関心事だ。
Environmental issues are a global concern.
Literally 'a matter that has relation'. Used to say something is one's concern or business.
それは私の関係のあることではない。
That's not my concern.
Pattern meaning 'to be related to ~' or 'to have to do with ~'. Used to express involvement.
この問題はあなたに関係がある。
This matter concerns you.
Refers to one's assigned duty or area of responsibility. 'That's not my concern' can be expressed as '担当ではありません'.
Referring to a commercial enterprise.
The standard word for 'company' or 'firm'. Covers most uses of 'concern' as a business.
彼は小さな会社を経営している。
He runs a small concern.
Enterprise or corporation, often used for larger businesses.
多国籍企業
a multinational concern
Business or undertaking. Can refer to a business venture.
Expressing that something involves or is about a particular subject.
Pattern meaning 'concerning ~' or 'regarding ~'. Used to modify nouns.
この本は環境問題に関する。
This book concerns environmental issues.
その件に関する情報はありません。
I have no information concerning that matter.
Pattern meaning 'about ~' or 'concerning ~'. More conversational than に関する.
その問題について話し合おう。
Let's discuss the concern.
Pattern meaning 'to be related to' or 'to concern'. Used as a verb.
この規則は全員に関係する。
This rule concerns everyone.
English 'concern' has multiple distinct meanings. Using the wrong Japanese equivalent can cause confusion. Always identify the intended meaning first.
心配事がある。
I have a concern (worry).
それは私の関心事ではない。
That's not my concern (not my business).
それは私の担当ではありません。
That's not my concern (not my department).
He started a new concern.