synonym Comparative
不評
VS
面目躍如
Differences Between "不評" and "面目躍如"
Option A
不評
Meaning
unpopularity, bad reputation, disfavor
Reading
ふひょう (fuhyou)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
その新製品は市場で不評を買ってしまった。
The new product received a bad reception in the market.
Option B
面目躍如
Meaning
showing one's true ability/worth; living up to one's reputation; performing splendidly
Reading
めんもくやくじょ (menboku yakujo)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼は大事な試合で、まさに面目躍如の活躍を見せた。
In the important match, he truly performed splendidly, living up to his reputation.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(unpopularity, bad reputation, disfavor)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 不評: Used to describe something (e.g., product, policy, performance) that is not well-received by the public or gets a bad reputation. 「不評を買う」は「displeasure/disfavor」を受けるという意味です。
- 面目躍如: 四字熟語 (yojijukugo - four-character idiom) indicating that someone has performed excellently, proving their true ability or living up to high expectations. Often used in situations where someone was expected to perform well and indeed did. 「期待通り、またはそれ以上に素晴らしい活躍を見せ、実力や面目をはっきりと示すこと。」
- 不評: Used to describe something (e.g., product, policy, performance) that is not well-received by the public or gets a bad reputation. 「不評を買う」は「displeasure/disfavor」を受けるという意味です。
- 面目躍如: 四字熟語 (yojijukugo - four-character idiom) indicating that someone has performed excellently, proving their true ability or living up to high expectations. Often used in situations where someone was expected to perform well and indeed did. 「期待通り、またはそれ以上に素晴らしい活躍を見せ、実力や面目をはっきりと示すこと。」
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