気を回す | Japanese meaning

気を回す【きをまわす】

Frequency rank: 19,649. – 19,745.

expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Godan verb with 'su' ending

to read too much into things; to get wrong ideas by letting one's imagination run wild; to have a groundless suspicion

Forms

気を回す【きをまわす】Frequency rank: 19,649. – 19,745.
きをまわす

Generated definitions (experimental)

to read too much into things

This phrase refers to the act of overthinking a situation or inferring more than what is actually present, often leading to misunderstandings or unnecessary worry.

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She overthought his actions and started imagining things.

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I became anxious by reading too much into something that wasn't said.

to get wrong ideas by letting one's imagination run wild

This usage emphasizes the tendency to let one's imagination lead to false conclusions, often resulting in confusion or misinterpretation of a situation.

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After hearing my friend's story, I let my imagination run wild.

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He misinterpreted her smile, thinking it had a special meaning.

to have a groundless suspicion

This meaning indicates a sense of suspicion that is unfounded or based on no real evidence, often leading to unnecessary doubts or worries in relationships.

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I had groundless suspicions because of his attitude.

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I started having unfounded doubts about her without any proof.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to read too much into thingsto overthinkto think unnecessarilynot to overanalyzeto be considerateto speculate about othersto let one's imagination run wildas a result of overthinkingto have negative suspicionsthe act of overthinking