synonym Comparative
浅ましい
VS
みじめな
Differences Between "浅ましい" and "みじめな"
Option A
浅ましい
Meaning
shameful, sordid, despicable, pathetic, miserable
Reading
あさましい (asamashii)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の金銭欲にまみれた行動は浅ましかった。
His money-driven behavior was despicable.
Option B
みじめな
Meaning
miserable, wretched
Reading
みじめな (mijimena)
Syllabus Level
B2
Practical Example
これはとてもみじめなですね。
This is very miserable, wretched, isn't it?
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(shameful, sordid, despicable, pathetic, miserable)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 浅ましい: Describes behavior, desires, or circumstances that are contemptible, base, or pitiful due to their selfishness or lack of dignity.
- みじめな: 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。)
- 浅ましい: Describes behavior, desires, or circumstances that are contemptible, base, or pitiful due to their selfishness or lack of dignity.
- みじめな: 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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