考える vs 考慮する
Japanese word comparison
Listen to 考える
Listen to 考慮する
| 考える | 考慮する |
|---|---|
ka-NGA-e-ru verb | kouryo suru verb |
| to think; to consider; to reflect on something | to take into consideration; to give thought to |
How they differ
考慮する is narrower than 考える and usually means taking a factor, condition, or other person's situation into account when deciding. It emphasizes careful weighing of circumstances, not general thinking or generating ideas. 考える can include many kinds of mental activity, while 考慮する is specifically about considering relevant factors.
When to use each
When to use 考える: Use 考える when you are thinking broadly, brainstorming, reflecting, or deciding what to do.
When to use 考慮する: Use 考慮する when you want to say that you are factoring something into a decision or judgment.
Side-by-side examples
- 彼の立場を考える。
(I will consider his position.) - 彼の立場を考慮する。
(I will take his position into account.)
Register & nuance: 考慮する is formal and often appears in written, legal, academic, or policy-related contexts.