C1 Collocation フォーマル

kantaa huolta

to be concerned about

意味

To feel worry or responsibility for something or someone.

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文化的背景

The concept of 'huoltovarmuus' (supply security) is a national obsession. The state literally 'carries worry' by keeping years of grain and fuel in secret bunkers. There is a shared value of 'social trust.' People 'kantaa huolta' for strangers by paying high taxes, trusting the system will care for everyone. Finnish parents often 'kantaa huolta' by encouraging independence early (e.g., kids walking to school alone), which is a form of 'carrying care' for their future resilience. Finns have a deep connection to the forest. 'Kantaa huolta metsistä' is not just political; it's spiritual for many.

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The 'Sisu' Connection

Use this phrase to show you have 'sisu'. It shows you are strong enough to carry the worries of others.

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Case Alert!

Never forget the -sta/-stä. 'Kannan huolta sinua' sounds like you are physically lifting a person named 'Worry'.

意味

To feel worry or responsibility for something or someone.

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The 'Sisu' Connection

Use this phrase to show you have 'sisu'. It shows you are strong enough to carry the worries of others.

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Case Alert!

Never forget the -sta/-stä. 'Kannan huolta sinua' sounds like you are physically lifting a person named 'Worry'.

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News Reading

Look for this phrase in Yle Uutiset. It is the most common way they describe international concern.

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Amplification

Add 'syvää' (deep) to make it 'kantaa syvää huolta' for maximum emotional impact.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct form of the word in brackets (elative case).

Kannan huolta [sinä] ________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: sinusta

The phrase 'kantaa huolta' always requires the elative case (-sta).

Which sentence is most appropriate for a formal news report?

The UN is concerned about the situation.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: YK kantaa huolta tilanteesta.

'Kantaa huolta' is the standard formal register for institutional concern.

Complete the dialogue with the correct verb form.

A: Miksi isä näyttää niin väsyneeltä? B: Hän on ________ huolta yrityksestään koko talven.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: kantanut

The perfect tense 'on kantanut' indicates an ongoing state that started in the past.

Match the phrase variation to the situation.

1. Kantaa suurta huolta, 2. Pitää huolta, 3. Murehtia

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-A, 2-B, 3-C

'Suurta huolta' is for crises, 'pitää huolta' is for practical care, 'murehtia' is for fretting.

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Worrying vs. Carrying Care

Olla huolissaan
Fleeting
Personal
Kantaa huolta
Sustained
Responsible

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the correct form of the word in brackets (elative case). Fill Blank A2

Kannan huolta [sinä] ________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: sinusta

The phrase 'kantaa huolta' always requires the elative case (-sta).

Which sentence is most appropriate for a formal news report? Choose B2

The UN is concerned about the situation.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: YK kantaa huolta tilanteesta.

'Kantaa huolta' is the standard formal register for institutional concern.

Complete the dialogue with the correct verb form. dialogue_completion B1

A: Miksi isä näyttää niin väsyneeltä? B: Hän on ________ huolta yrityksestään koko talven.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: kantanut

The perfect tense 'on kantanut' indicates an ongoing state that started in the past.

Match the phrase variation to the situation. situation_matching C1

1. Kantaa suurta huolta, 2. Pitää huolta, 3. Murehtia

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-A, 2-B, 3-C

'Suurta huolta' is for crises, 'pitää huolta' is for practical care, 'murehtia' is for fretting.

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よくある質問

10 問

Mostly, yes. It implies a problem or a potential risk. You wouldn't 'kantaa huolta' about a party unless you were worried it might fail.

It's rare. Usually, you 'kannat huolta' about others. For yourself, you'd say 'Olen huolissani itsestäni.'

'Huolehtia' is often a task (I'll take care of the bill), while 'kantaa huolta' is a deep feeling.

No, it's very touching when used with friends. It shows you really care.

Usually, yes. You carry worry *about* something. If you just want to say you are worried, say 'Olen huolissani.'

Yes: 'Asiasta kannetaan huolta' (The matter is being cared about).

Yes, especially regarding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

You wouldn't. You'd say 'Älä huoli' or 'Älä ole huolissasi.'

Yes, YKI-test (Finnish proficiency) graders love this phrase at B2/C1 levels.

Olla välinpitämätön (to be indifferent).

関連フレーズ

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pitää huolta

similar

to take care of / to look after

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olla huolissaan

synonym

to be worried

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huolehtia

similar

to care / to worry

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murehtia

contrast

to fret / to grieve

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kantaa vastuuta

builds on

to carry responsibility

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