関心
かんしん
kanshin
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 33 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
関心 (かんしん (kanshin)) means "Interest". The reading is かんしん (kanshin). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Interest
Also : concern · attention
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Example Sentences
彼は音楽に強い関心を持っている。
かれはおんがくにつよいかんしんをもっている。
He has a strong interest in music.
環境問題に関心が高まっている。
かんきょうもんだいにかんしんがたかまっている。
Interest in environmental issues is growing.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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