関心
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Base noun form. Refers to concern about an issue or interest in a subject. Commonly used in expressions like 『関心がある』 (kanshin ga aru, 'to be interested in').
Theme
At a local café, User and their friend Ken discuss current events and personal interests over coffee.
関心
かんしん
concern, interest
People & IdentityEmotions & Personality
Memory Hook
Think of 'concern' or 'interest' as something that 'connects' you to a topic — 'kan-shin' (関心) sounds like 'connection' and 'shin' (心, 'heart'). 'Kan-shin' → concern / Interest!
Cultural Note
『関心』 (kanshin, 'concern / Interest') is frequently used in Japanese media and conversations to discuss topics people care about, such as in news headlines or personal interests, e.g., 『関心を持つ』 (kanshin o motsu, 'to have an interest in').
Forms
Base: 関心Base noun form. Refers to concern about an issue or interest in a subject. Commonly used in expressions like 『関心がある』 (kanshin ga aru, 'to be interested in').