synonym Comparative
独断
VS
傍若無人
Differences Between "独断" and "傍若無人"
Option A
独断
Meaning
arbitrary decision, acting on one's own judgment,独断
Reading
どくだん (dokudan)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼はいつも独断で物事を決めるので、周囲からの反発も多い。
He always makes decisions arbitrarily, so there's a lot of backlash from those around him.
Option B
傍若無人
Meaning
arrogant, defiant, overbearing, acting as if there's no one else around
Reading
ぼうじゃくぶじん (boujakubujin)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼の傍若無人な態度は、皆の反感を買った。
His arrogant attitude incurred everyone's antipathy.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(arbitrary decision, acting on one's own judgment,独断)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 独断: Implies making a decision without consulting others or without sufficient reason. Often has a negative connotation, suggesting self-will or lack of consideration for others' opinions.
- 傍若無人: Describes behavior that shows complete disregard for others, often due to arrogance or self-importance. Always has a negative connotation. 他人の存在を無視して、自分勝手に振る舞うこと。傲慢で、周囲に配慮がない態度を指し、常に悪い意味で使われます。
- 独断: Implies making a decision without consulting others or without sufficient reason. Often has a negative connotation, suggesting self-will or lack of consideration for others' opinions.
- 傍若無人: Describes behavior that shows complete disregard for others, often due to arrogance or self-importance. Always has a negative connotation. 他人の存在を無視して、自分勝手に振る舞うこと。傲慢で、周囲に配慮がない態度を指し、常に悪い意味で使われます。
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