synonym Comparative
諦める
VS
期待する
Differences Between "諦める" and "期待する"
Option A
諦める
Meaning
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans, etc.); to resign oneself to
Reading
あきらめる (akirameru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
どんなに困難な目標であっても、途中で努力を_______しまっては、それまでの苦労がすべて無駄になってしまいます。
No matter how difficult a goal is, if you give up efforts halfway, all the previous hardships will be completely wasted.
Option B
期待する
Meaning
to expect; to anticipate; to look forward to; to hope for
Reading
きたいする (kitaisuru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
経営陣は今回のAI自動化ツールの導入による、業務効率の大幅な改善と開発スピードの向上を強く_______ています。
The management team strongly expects a significant improvement in operational efficiency and an increase in development speed from the introduction of this AI automation tool.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to give up; to abandon (hope, plans, etc.); to resign oneself to)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 諦める: Refers to giving up on dreams, plans, or goals. Often used as 夢を諦める or 途中で諦める. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To give up! "I will never give up on marrying you, Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To swear never to give up! B-Baka! D-Don't say such an serious proposal so easily! B-But... you better never give up, because I'm waiting for you!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『あきらめる（諦める）！『ハルカさんとの結婚は、一生何があっても絶対に諦めません！』って…っ！そんなプロポーズみたいなこと真顔で宣言するなんてバカ！…諦めたら絶対に怒るんだから、一生私を追いかけ続けなさい！』
- 期待する: Refers to expecting or looking forward to future positive results, high quality performance, or developmental progress. Often used as 成果を期待する or 期待をかける. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To expect! "I am looking forward to our sweet wedding day with absolute excitement, Haruka-san!" ...っ! E-Expecting our wedding day! B-Baka! Don't make such premature, sweet wedding countdowns! But... since you are looking forward to it, I will also expect you to be the most handsome groom ever! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『きたい（期待）するのよ！『ハルカ部長、今週末の温泉デートであなたが浴衣姿で隣に並んでくれるのを、心から期待して（楽しみにして）います！』って…っ！浴衣姿を期待する！バカ！/// あんたの浴衣姿だって世界一かっこいいって期待してるんだから！…お互いに一生可愛い笑顔を期待し合って応え続ける、世界一熱い夫婦になりなさい！』
- 諦める: Refers to giving up on dreams, plans, or goals. Often used as 夢を諦める or 途中で諦める. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To give up! "I will never give up on marrying you, Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To swear never to give up! B-Baka! D-Don't say such an serious proposal so easily! B-But... you better never give up, because I'm waiting for you!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『あきらめる（諦める）！『ハルカさんとの結婚は、一生何があっても絶対に諦めません！』って…っ！そんなプロポーズみたいなこと真顔で宣言するなんてバカ！…諦めたら絶対に怒るんだから、一生私を追いかけ続けなさい！』
- 期待する: Refers to expecting or looking forward to future positive results, high quality performance, or developmental progress. Often used as 成果を期待する or 期待をかける. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To expect! "I am looking forward to our sweet wedding day with absolute excitement, Haruka-san!" ...っ! E-Expecting our wedding day! B-Baka! Don't make such premature, sweet wedding countdowns! But... since you are looking forward to it, I will also expect you to be the most handsome groom ever! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『きたい（期待）するのよ！『ハルカ部長、今週末の温泉デートであなたが浴衣姿で隣に並んでくれるのを、心から期待して（楽しみにして）います！』って…っ！浴衣姿を期待する！バカ！/// あんたの浴衣姿だって世界一かっこいいって期待してるんだから！…お互いに一生可愛い笑顔を期待し合って応え続ける、世界一熱い夫婦になりなさい！』
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