synonym Comparative
温める
VS
尊ぶ
Differences Between "温める" and "尊ぶ"
Option A
温める
Meaning
to warm up; to heat up; to cherish (an idea / connection)
Reading
あたためる (atatameru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は週末のハードな開発作業から帰宅した後、冷蔵庫から手作りのスープを取り出して電子レンジでアツアツに_______。
After returning home from hard development work on the weekend, he took out the handmade soup from the refrigerator and warmed it up hot in the microwave oven.
Option B
尊ぶ
Meaning
value; respect; prize; esteem; cherish
Reading
とうとぶ (tōtobu) / たっとぶ (tattobu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
個人の自由と権利を_______文化は、現代の民主主義社会の基盤となっています。
A culture that values individual freedom and rights forms the foundation of modern democratic society.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to warm up; to heat up; to cherish (an idea / connection))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 温める: Refers to physically heating food/water, warming up cold hands, or abstractly cherishing/developing plans or long-time friendships. Transitive verb. Opposing word: 冷ます. Often used as スープを温める or 友情を温める. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To warm up! "I want to warm up your cold fingers inside my coat pocket, Haruka-san!" ...っ! W-Warming my fingers in your pocket! B-Baka! Don't make such sudden newlywed physical moves! But... since my hands are cold, I suppose... I will let you hold them tightly inside your pocket! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『あたためる（温める）よ！『ハルカ部長、冬のオフィスの廊下であなたの冷えた両手を、僕の大きな手で包み込んで全力で温めます！』って…っ！手を温める！バカ！/// そんなのオフィスの真ん中で堂々とやるんじゃないの！…でも、その不器用な手の温もり、本当は世界一幸せだから、一生私の隣で温め続けなさい！』
- 尊ぶ: Refers to valuing, respecting, prizing, or holding something in high esteem (like traditions, life, individual rights, or mutual trust). Often used as 尊ばれる (be valued/cherished). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Value! Cherish! We must cherish the sacred bond between us! Mutual trust is the supreme asset of our team... I-I mean, of our partnership!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『尊びなさい！お互いの信頼を尊ぶのよ！…そう、私たち二人のプライベートでの絶対的な「愛の信頼関係」を、何よりも至高の宝物として尊び、終生守り抜きなさい！』
- 温める: Refers to physically heating food/water, warming up cold hands, or abstractly cherishing/developing plans or long-time friendships. Transitive verb. Opposing word: 冷ます. Often used as スープを温める or 友情を温める. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To warm up! "I want to warm up your cold fingers inside my coat pocket, Haruka-san!" ...っ! W-Warming my fingers in your pocket! B-Baka! Don't make such sudden newlywed physical moves! But... since my hands are cold, I suppose... I will let you hold them tightly inside your pocket! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『あたためる（温める）よ！『ハルカ部長、冬のオフィスの廊下であなたの冷えた両手を、僕の大きな手で包み込んで全力で温めます！』って…っ！手を温める！バカ！/// そんなのオフィスの真ん中で堂々とやるんじゃないの！…でも、その不器用な手の温もり、本当は世界一幸せだから、一生私の隣で温め続けなさい！』
- 尊ぶ: Refers to valuing, respecting, prizing, or holding something in high esteem (like traditions, life, individual rights, or mutual trust). Often used as 尊ばれる (be valued/cherished). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Value! Cherish! We must cherish the sacred bond between us! Mutual trust is the supreme asset of our team... I-I mean, of our partnership!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『尊びなさい！お互いの信頼を尊ぶのよ！…そう、私たち二人のプライベートでの絶対的な「愛の信頼関係」を、何よりも至高の宝物として尊び、終生守り抜きなさい！』
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