Quintuple VS
Synonym Boundary: "揉める", "持て余す", "見晴らす", "見込みがある", "見晴らしが良い"
All represent the core concept "have", but require precise selection.
Japanese Option A
揉める
もめる (momeru)
N2 / CEFR
Japanese Option B
持て余す
もてあます (moteamasu)
N2 / CEFR
Japanese Option C
見晴らす
みはらす (miharasu)
N2 / CEFR
Japanese Option D
見込みがある
みこみがある (mikomi ga aru)
N2 / CEFR
Japanese Option E
見晴らしが良い
みはらしがよい (miharashi ga yoi)
N2 / CEFR
Quintuple VS Nuance Contrast & Social Differences
When expressing "have" in Japanese, you must carefully distinguish between "揉める", "持て余す", "見晴らす", "見込みがある", "見晴らしが良い" based on context.
- 揉める (もめる (momeru) - Level: N2): Maps to "to have trouble, to dispute, to quarrel, to get into a row" and is used when Describes a situation where people are in conflict or disagreement, often leading to arguments or difficulties. It implies a disturbance or dispute..
- 持て余す (もてあます (moteamasu) - Level: N2): Maps to "to have too much of; to not know what to do with; to be burdened with" and is used when Implies having something in excess.
- 見晴らす (みはらす (miharasu) - Level: N2): Maps to "to have a panoramic view of, to look out over" and is used when Implies looking from a high place over a wide area, often with a sense of clarity and breadth..
- 見込みがある (みこみがある (mikomi ga aru) - Level: N2): Maps to "to have potential, to be promising, to have a good prospect" and is used when Indicates a good chance of success, development, or a positive outcome in the future, often used for people, projects, or plans..
- 見晴らしが良い (みはらしがよい (miharashi ga yoi) - Level: N2): Maps to "to have a good view, to have a panoramic view" and is used when Describes a location or position from which one can see a wide, clear, and often beautiful landscape or scenery. Implies an unobstructed and pleasant view..
Context for "揉める"
兄弟でおもちゃのことでよく揉めていた。
The brothers often quarreled over toys.
Context for "持て余す"
休日が長すぎて、何をすればいいか持て余している。
The holiday is too long, and I don't know what to do with my time.
Context for "見晴らす"
丘の上から街を見晴らす。
From the top of the hill, you can see a panoramic view of the town.
Context for "見込みがある"
彼はまだ若いが見込みがある選手だ。
He is still young but he is a promising player.
Context for "見晴らしが良い"
このホテルの部屋は、窓からの見晴らしが良い。
This hotel room has a good view from the window.
Synonym Mastery Challenge
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "兄弟でおもちゃのことでよく揉めていた。" (Meaning: "The brothers often quarreled over toys.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "揉める" is correct here because it represents "to have trouble, to dispute, to quarrel, to get into a row" in the context: "The brothers often quarreled over toys.".