No. 1,107 in Japanese
関心
Interest; concern.
In a sentence
彼は歴史に関心を持っています。
He has an interest in history.
Here, '関心' (kanshin) is used to indicate a general interest or fascination towards the subject of history.
環境問題に関心を持つことは重要です。
Taking interest in environmental issues is important.
In this sentence, '関心' highlights the significance of being mindful or concerned about environmental problems.
彼女は私の仕事について全く関心がないようだ。
She seems to have no interest at all in my work.
'関心' here suggests an absence of interest or disregard towards a specific matter, in this case, the speaker's work.
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