Last Updated :2025/11/29

it's the thought that counts

Proverb
Japanese Meaning
贈り物や好意を示す際、大切なのはその行為に込められた思いや心遣いである。 / 物質的な価値や結果よりも、相手のために心を尽くすことが重要という意味。 / プレゼントやサービスにおいて、形よりもその背後にある気持ちや意図が評価される。
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彼女は彼のために何時間もかけてクッキーを焼き、彼が缶を開けたときににっこりして、それに込められた気持ちこそが大切だと言いました。

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When giving someone a present or doing a favour for someone, the kindness behind the act is more important than any other consideration.

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it's the thought that counts

She spent hours baking a batch of cookies for him, and when he opened the tin he smiled and said it's the thought that counts.

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She spent hours baking a batch of cookies for him, and when he opened the tin he smiled and said it's the thought that counts.

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