NichiDict

忖度

そんたく
[sontaku]

Meanings

1.NounNoun・suruTransitive

surmise (about someone's feelings); guess; conjecture

2.NounNoun・suruTransitive

(showing) deference (to); consideration (of someone's wishes); servility

Examples

部下が上司の意向を忖度して行動した。

The subordinate acted by guessing the boss's intentions.

政治家への忖度が不正の温床になりうる。

Currying favor with politicians can become a breeding ground for corruption.

他人の気持ちを忖度する力は大切だ。

The ability to surmise others' feelings is important.