類義語対比
侮る
VS
蔑む
「侮る」と「蔑む」の違いと正しい使い分け
単語A
侮る
意味・対訳
to look down on, to disdain, to scorn, to underestimate
読み方
あなどる (anadoru)
対象レベル
N2
実用例文
彼はライバルを侮って、準備を怠った。
He underestimated his rival and neglected his preparations.
単語B
蔑む
意味・対訳
to despise, scorn, look down on
読み方
さげすむ (sagesumu)
対象レベル
N2
実用例文
彼は貧しい人々を蔑むような態度をとった。
He adopted an attitude that looked down on poor people.
どっちを使う？使い分けクイズ
示された日本語表現（対訳）に合致する適切な単語を選んでください。
この文脈（to look down on, to disdain, to scorn, to underestimate）に合うのはどちらの単語ですか？
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 侮る: Often implies underestimating someone's ability or character, leading to potential negative consequences. Can also mean to treat something with contempt.
- 蔑む: A verb expressing a strong feeling of looking down on someone or something, often due to a belief in their inferiority, worthlessness, or lack of value. Similar to 軽蔑する (keibetsu suru).
- 侮る: Often implies underestimating someone's ability or character, leading to potential negative consequences. Can also mean to treat something with contempt.
- 蔑む: A verb expressing a strong feeling of looking down on someone or something, often due to a belief in their inferiority, worthlessness, or lack of value. Similar to 軽蔑する (keibetsu suru).
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