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synonym Comparative
憧れる
VS
頭が下がる

Differences Between "憧れる" and "頭が下がる"

Option A
憧れる
Meaning
to long for, to yearn after, to admire, to be attracted by
Reading
あこがれる (akogareru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼女の生き方にとても憧れています。
I really admire her way of life.
Option B
頭が下がる
Meaning
To admire greatly
Reading
あたまがさがる (atamagasagaru)
Syllabus Level
B2
Practical Example
毎日、日本語を練習するために頭が下がる。
Every day, I admire greatly to practice Japanese.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(to long for, to yearn after, to admire, to be attracted by)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 憧れる: Expresses a strong desire to be like someone or to have something, often due to admiration or respect. (誰かや何かに対して、尊敬や魅力を感じ、そうなりたい、手に入れたいと強く願う気持ちを表す。)
- 頭が下がる: Essential structural term in CEFR B2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR B2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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