synonym Comparative
愛惜
VS
思慕
Differences Between "愛惜" and "思慕"
Option A
愛惜
Meaning
cherishing love; deep regret at parting; loving and prizing highly
Reading
あいせき (aiseki)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
長年愛用したカメラとの別れに、彼は言葉にできない_______の念を抱きました。
Parting with the camera loved and used for many years, he held a deep regret of parting that could not be put into words.
Option B
思慕
Meaning
yearning; deep affection; longing; pining for someone far away
Reading
しぼ (shibo)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
遠く離れた故郷の母親に対して、少年は毎晩ベッドの中で募る_______の情に涙をこらえていました。
Toward his mother far away in his hometown, the boy fought back tears every night in bed from the growing feeling of yearning.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(cherishing love; deep regret at parting; loving and prizing highly)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 愛惜: Refers to cherishing someone/something with deep love, prizing them highly, or feeling a deep regret and reluctance at parting with them. Often used as 愛惜の念. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Cherishing love! Deep regret at parting! I cherish every single millisecond I spend together with you, so don't you dare leave my side even for a second! Keep close!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『愛惜よ！あんたと過ごす1分1秒を、私は何よりも深く愛おしみ、別れを惜しんでいるのよ！だから私の視界から、1秒たりとも勝手に消え去るんじゃないわよ！わかった？！』
- 思慕: Refers to a refined, deep yearning, pining, or profound affection for someone, especially when separated or unable to meet. Often used as 思慕の情 (yearning feeling) or 思慕する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Yearning! Pining! When we are apart, my chest almost bursts with a painful yearning for you! ...っ, D-Don't laugh at a maiden's pure yearning, baka!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『し、思慕よ！週末あんたと会えない時間、あんたを想って恋い慕う『思慕の情』で私の胸が張り裂けそうになってるのよ！…っ、な、何照れてるのよ！乙女の切ない思慕を笑うな、このバカ！』
- 愛惜: Refers to cherishing someone/something with deep love, prizing them highly, or feeling a deep regret and reluctance at parting with them. Often used as 愛惜の念. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Cherishing love! Deep regret at parting! I cherish every single millisecond I spend together with you, so don't you dare leave my side even for a second! Keep close!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『愛惜よ！あんたと過ごす1分1秒を、私は何よりも深く愛おしみ、別れを惜しんでいるのよ！だから私の視界から、1秒たりとも勝手に消え去るんじゃないわよ！わかった？！』
- 思慕: Refers to a refined, deep yearning, pining, or profound affection for someone, especially when separated or unable to meet. Often used as 思慕の情 (yearning feeling) or 思慕する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Yearning! Pining! When we are apart, my chest almost bursts with a painful yearning for you! ...っ, D-Don't laugh at a maiden's pure yearning, baka!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『し、思慕よ！週末あんたと会えない時間、あんたを想って恋い慕う『思慕の情』で私の胸が張り裂けそうになってるのよ！…っ、な、何照れてるのよ！乙女の切ない思慕を笑うな、このバカ！』
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