synonym Comparative
哀願
VS
懇願
Differences Between "哀願" and "懇願"
Option A
哀願
Meaning
pleading; begging; entreaty; tearful appeal; imploring
Reading
あいがん (aigan)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
罪人は、命だけは助けてほしいと、涙を流して執政官に_______しました。
The sinner tearfully pleaded with the regent to save at least his life.
Option B
懇願
Meaning
entreaty, earnest request, appeal
Reading
こんがん (kongan)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は命を助けてくれるよう、医者に懇願した。
He earnestly requested the doctor to save his life.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(pleading; begging; entreaty; tearful appeal; imploring)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 哀願: Refers to pleading, begging, or making an extremely humble and tearful appeal to someone for mercy or help. Often used as 哀願する (to plead/beg). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Pleading? Begging? Don't look at me with those pleading, sad eyes just because you made a mistake! ...っ, If you look like that, I will forgive you instantly with a sweet kiss! Don't test me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『哀願？！そんな捨て犬みたいな哀願の目で私を見つめないで！…っ、そんな目で見つめられたら、私の『お仕置きハグ』で今すぐ許してあげたくなっちゃうじゃない…バカ！』
- 懇願: A very strong, earnest, and often desperate request or plea. Stronger than simply お願い (onegai). (心から、切に願い求めること。)
- 哀願: Refers to pleading, begging, or making an extremely humble and tearful appeal to someone for mercy or help. Often used as 哀願する (to plead/beg). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Pleading? Begging? Don't look at me with those pleading, sad eyes just because you made a mistake! ...っ, If you look like that, I will forgive you instantly with a sweet kiss! Don't test me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『哀願？！そんな捨て犬みたいな哀願の目で私を見つめないで！…っ、そんな目で見つめられたら、私の『お仕置きハグ』で今すぐ許してあげたくなっちゃうじゃない…バカ！』
- 懇願: A very strong, earnest, and often desperate request or plea. Stronger than simply お願い (onegai). (心から、切に願い求めること。)
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