synonym Comparative
愛着
VS
慕う
Differences Between "愛着" and "慕う"
Option A
愛着
Meaning
attachment; affection; love for things/places
Reading
あいちゃく (aichaku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
長年使い古した万年筆には、言葉では表せないほどの_______があります。
The fountain pen used for many years has a deep attachment that cannot be put into words.
Option B
慕う
Meaning
yearn for; love and follow; adore; miss (someone)
Reading
したう (shitau)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
多くの教え子たちから恩師として_______れている彼は、退職後も相談に乗っています。
Adored as a mentor by many former students, he continues to offer advice even after retirement.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(attachment; affection; love for things/places)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 愛着: Refers to a deep attachment, affection, or emotional bond toward objects, places, pets, or work. Often used with 抱く (to harbor attachment) or 愛着がある. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Affection? Attachment? ...っ, I have a deep attachment to this office chair! It's NOT because you sat on it! ...Don't smile like that, you idiot! Take care of the tools you use!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『あい、愛着？！このオフィスチェアは長年愛用してるから愛着があるだけよ！あんたがさっき座って温もりが残ってたからとか、そんな理由じゃないから！変なニヤニヤ顔しないでよね！』
- 慕う: Refers to yearning for, loving and following, adoring, or missing a teacher, parent, lover, or superior. Implies a warm emotional bond and wanting to be close to them. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Adore? Follow me? ...っ, I-It's not like I'm forcing you to follow me around! But... when you look at me with those adoring, loyal eyes, my heart skips a beat! Keep following me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『慕う？！あんたが私を慕って、トコトコと後ろをついてくるその健気な姿ね！…っ、言っておくけど、そんな熱い瞳で私を慕われたら、嬉しくてドキドキしちゃうじゃない！一生ついてきなさい！』
- 愛着: Refers to a deep attachment, affection, or emotional bond toward objects, places, pets, or work. Often used with 抱く (to harbor attachment) or 愛着がある. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Affection? Attachment? ...っ, I have a deep attachment to this office chair! It's NOT because you sat on it! ...Don't smile like that, you idiot! Take care of the tools you use!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『あい、愛着？！このオフィスチェアは長年愛用してるから愛着があるだけよ！あんたがさっき座って温もりが残ってたからとか、そんな理由じゃないから！変なニヤニヤ顔しないでよね！』
- 慕う: Refers to yearning for, loving and following, adoring, or missing a teacher, parent, lover, or superior. Implies a warm emotional bond and wanting to be close to them. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Adore? Follow me? ...っ, I-It's not like I'm forcing you to follow me around! But... when you look at me with those adoring, loyal eyes, my heart skips a beat! Keep following me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『慕う？！あんたが私を慕って、トコトコと後ろをついてくるその健気な姿ね！…っ、言っておくけど、そんな熱い瞳で私を慕われたら、嬉しくてドキドキしちゃうじゃない！一生ついてきなさい！』
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