synonym Comparative
荒い
VS
手荒い
Differences Between "荒い" and "手荒い"
Option A
荒い
Meaning
rough; coarse; wild; violent
Reading
あらい (arai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
今朝は波が荒い。
The waves are rough this morning.
Option B
手荒い
Meaning
rough, violent, harsh, crude
Reading
てあらい (tearai)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は手荒い方法でドアを開けた。
He opened the door using a rough method.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(rough; coarse; wild; violent)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 荒い: Often used to describe something physically rough (e.g., waves, texture) or a person's temperament/actions (e.g., rough breathing, violent temper).
- 手荒い: 扱い方ややり方が乱暴で、穏やかでないこと。物理的な暴力だけでなく、言葉や対応がぞんざいな場合にも使われます。(Describes a way of handling or doing things that is rough and not gentle. It can be used not only for physical violence but also for rude words or responses.)
- 荒い: Often used to describe something physically rough (e.g., waves, texture) or a person's temperament/actions (e.g., rough breathing, violent temper).
- 手荒い: 扱い方ややり方が乱暴で、穏やかでないこと。物理的な暴力だけでなく、言葉や対応がぞんざいな場合にも使われます。(Describes a way of handling or doing things that is rough and not gentle. It can be used not only for physical violence but also for rude words or responses.)
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