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synonym Comparative
度胸
VS
蝸牛神経

Differences Between "度胸" and "蝸牛神経"

Option A
度胸
Meaning
courage; guts; pluck; nerve; bravery
Reading
どきょう (dokyō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は大勢の観客を前にしても全く緊張せず、大した_______の持ち主だと審査員たちを驚かせました。
Even before a large audience, he did not tense up at all, surprising the judges as a owner of great courage.
Option B
蝸牛神経
Meaning
cochlear nerve
Reading
かぎゅうしんけい (kagyuushinkei)
Syllabus Level
C2
Practical Example
私は蝸牛神経に興味があります。
I am interested in cochlear nerve.

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Which word fits this context: "(courage; guts; pluck; nerve; bravery)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 度胸: Refers to courage, guts, pluck, nerve, or bravery to face dangerous or difficult situations without showing fear. Often used as 度胸がある or 度胸を決める. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Courage! Guts! Show some guts and make a bold confession to your beautiful superior! Don't let me do all the embarrassing talk! Propose with manly courage!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ど、度胸よ!『部長を一生幸せにするのは俺です!』って私の目を見て大声で叫ぶくらいの度胸を見せなさい!意気地なしのあんたの背中、私が度胸(キック)で押してあげるから!』
- 蝸牛神経: Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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