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synonym Comparative
憤慨
VS
義憤

Differences Between "憤慨" and "義憤"

Option A
憤慨
Meaning
indignation; resentment; outrage
Reading
ふんがい (fungai)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の無責任な発言に、私は憤慨した。
I was outraged by his irresponsible remark.
Option B
義憤
Meaning
righteous indignation
Reading
ぎふん (gifun)
Syllabus Level
C2
Practical Example
私は義憤に興味があります。
I am interested in righteous indignation.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(indignation; resentment; outrage)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 憤慨: 不当な扱いや不正に対して、「非常に強く怒りを感じる」ことを表す、やや強い感情です。It expresses a rather strong emotion of 'feeling very angry' in response to unfair treatment or injustice.
- 義憤: 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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