How to Say ‘I respect the other person’s feelings.’ in Japanese
相手の気持ちを大事にします。
aite no kimochi o daiji ni shi masu
[eye-teh noh kee-moh-chee oh dye-jee nee shee mahss]
💬 Usage Tip: Great interview line. Grammar: [気持ちを] (object) + [大事にします] (value/respect).
🇯🇵 In Japan: This matches the caregiving ideal of respecting dignity ([尊厳]) and person-centered communication in Japan.
Phrase Breakdown
相手
aite
[eye-teh]
the other person; counterpart
Refers to the person you’re dealing with (resident, family, staff). Used to emphasize empathy in caregiving.
私は相手の気持ちを大事にします。
I value the other person’s feelings.
の
no
[noh]
of; 's (possessive)
Connects 相手 and 気持ち: 相手の気持ち = the other person’s feelings.
相手の気持ちを理解して介助します。
I provide assistance while understanding the other person’s feelings.
気持ち
kimochi
[kee-moh-chee]
feelings; emotions
In caregiving interviews, mentioning 気持ち shows empathy, respect, and communication ability.
相手の気持ちを聞きながら進めます。
I proceed while listening to the other person’s feelings.
を
o
[oh]
object marker (wo)
Marks the direct object of the verb: 気持ちを大事にします = “value feelings.”
私は相手の気持ちを大事にします。
I value the other person’s feelings.
大事
daiji
[dye-jee]
important; valuable
Key value word. In interviews, it’s natural to say what you “value” in your care approach.
私は相手の気持ちを大事にします。
I value the other person’s feelings.
に
ni
[nee]
to; with care (as in 大事に)
Creates the expression 大事に = “with care / valuing.”
相手の気持ちを大事に受け止めます。
I carefully take in (accept) the other person’s feelings.
し
shi
[shee]
do (stem, as in します)
Stem of する used for polite します; common in professional self-statements.
私は相手の気持ちを大事にします。
I value the other person’s feelings.
ます
masu
[mahss]
(polite verb ending)
Polite ending that fits interview speech and workplace communication standards.
私は相手の気持ちを大事にします。
I value the other person’s feelings.
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