synonym Comparative
憧れ
VS
志望
Differences Between "憧れ" and "志望"
Option A
憧れ
Meaning
yearning; longing; aspiration; idolization
Reading
あこがれ (akogare)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
幼い頃からの_______だった宇宙飛行士になるために、彼は過酷な訓練を積み重ねました。
In order to become an astronaut, which had been his yearning since childhood, he piled up harsh training.
Option B
志望
Meaning
aspiration; desire; choice (of school/career); preference
Reading
しぼう (shibō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
自分の第一_______の大学に合格するために、彼は毎日深夜まで机に向かいました。
In order to pass the university of his first choice, he faced his desk until late night every day.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(yearning; longing; aspiration; idolization)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 憧れ: Refers to a strong yearning, longing, or aspiration toward someone or something ideal (noun). Often used with 抱く (to harbor a longing) or 憧れの的 (target of admiration/idol). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Yearning? Aspiration? ...Fhmp! The only ideal woman you are allowed to yearn for is strictly ME! Looking at any other girl is a major violation!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『あんたの「憧れの女性像」？！ふん、そんなの私ただ一人だけに完璧に固定しなさいよね！他の女を理想にして憧れるなんて、私の部下として断固許さないんだから！』
- 志望: Refers to an aspiration, career choice, preference, or school/university option. Often used as 志望校 (first-choice school) or 第一志望 (first choice). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Career preference?! If your first choice in life isn't 'To be Haruka's lifelong partner', your application is rejected! Rewrite your preference list immediately!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『し、志望？！あんたの人生の『第一志望（最優先）』が私ただ一人に固定されてないなんて、許されないわよ！志望動機は「ハルカさんを愛してるから」の一択よ！』
- 憧れ: Refers to a strong yearning, longing, or aspiration toward someone or something ideal (noun). Often used with 抱く (to harbor a longing) or 憧れの的 (target of admiration/idol). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Yearning? Aspiration? ...Fhmp! The only ideal woman you are allowed to yearn for is strictly ME! Looking at any other girl is a major violation!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『あんたの「憧れの女性像」？！ふん、そんなの私ただ一人だけに完璧に固定しなさいよね！他の女を理想にして憧れるなんて、私の部下として断固許さないんだから！』
- 志望: Refers to an aspiration, career choice, preference, or school/university option. Often used as 志望校 (first-choice school) or 第一志望 (first choice). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Career preference?! If your first choice in life isn't 'To be Haruka's lifelong partner', your application is rejected! Rewrite your preference list immediately!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『し、志望？！あんたの人生の『第一志望（最優先）』が私ただ一人に固定されてないなんて、許されないわよ！志望動機は「ハルカさんを愛してるから」の一択よ！』
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