synonym Comparative
不快
VS
ひんしゅく
Differences Between "不快" and "ひんしゅく"
Option A
不快
Meaning
unpleasant; discomfort; displeasure
Reading
ふかい (fukai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼の言動は私にとって非常に不快でした。
His words and actions were very unpleasant for me.
Option B
ひんしゅく
Meaning
displeasure; disapproval; criticism (often for inappropriate behavior)
Reading
ひんしゅく (hinshuku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
公共の場で大声で話して、周囲のひんしゅくを買った。
Talking loudly in a public place, I incurred the displeasure of those around me.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(unpleasant; discomfort; displeasure)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 不快: 不快 (ふかい) is a な-adjective used to describe something that causes an unpleasant feeling, discomfort, or displeasure, either physically or mentally. It can refer to a sensation, an atmosphere, a sound, or a situation. 例：不快な音 (unpleasant sound), 不快な気分 (unpleasant mood).
- ひんしゅく: Refers to the strong disapproval or displeasure from others, often expressed by sighs or frowns, due to one's inappropriate or inconsiderate actions. Often used with 「買う」 (kau - to incur) or 「受ける」 (ukeru - to receive).
- 不快: 不快 (ふかい) is a な-adjective used to describe something that causes an unpleasant feeling, discomfort, or displeasure, either physically or mentally. It can refer to a sensation, an atmosphere, a sound, or a situation. 例：不快な音 (unpleasant sound), 不快な気分 (unpleasant mood).
- ひんしゅく: Refers to the strong disapproval or displeasure from others, often expressed by sighs or frowns, due to one's inappropriate or inconsiderate actions. Often used with 「買う」 (kau - to incur) or 「受ける」 (ukeru - to receive).
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