関心

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 子供は宇宙に関心を持っています。▶ —
   The child has an interest in space.
2. 政治に関心のある若者が増えました。▶ —
   The number of young people interested in politics has grown.

Collocations

Mnemonic

関心 kanshin — 関 (to connect) + 心 (heart, mind). The mind connected to some matter — interest, concern. It shares 関 with K-71's 関係. Close to K-67's 興味 (kyoumi), but 関心 leans toward serious matters like society or issues, while 興味 leans toward hobbies and fun. The object takes に: 政治に関心がある.

Quick check

1. How is 関心 used compared with 興味 (K-67)?

   • it leans toward serious matters like society and issues
   • only for hobbies and fun
   • only for food
   • the two are completely identical