synonym Comparative
振り向く
VS
うなだれる
Differences Between "振り向く" and "うなだれる"
Option A
振り向く
Meaning
to turn one's head, to look back; to give attention to, to care about
Reading
ふりむく (furimuku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
誰かに呼ばれた気がして、思わず後ろを振り向いた。
I felt like someone called me, so I instinctively turned around.
Option B
うなだれる
Meaning
to hang one's head (in shame, sorrow, despair)
Reading
うなだれる (unadareru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は失敗して、肩を落としてうなだれた。
He failed and hung his head in despair.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to turn one's head, to look back; to give attention to, to care about)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 振り向く: 後ろや横にあるものを見るために首を回す動作です。また、過去の出来事を振り返る、あるいは他者の関心や支持を得るという意味合いもあります。/ The action of turning one's head to look at something behind or to the side. It can also imply reflecting on past events, or gaining others' interest or support.
- うなだれる: Describes the physical act of lowering one's head, typically as an expression of sadness, disappointment, shame, despair, or sometimes exhaustion. It's an involuntary reaction to strong negative emotions.
- 振り向く: 後ろや横にあるものを見るために首を回す動作です。また、過去の出来事を振り返る、あるいは他者の関心や支持を得るという意味合いもあります。/ The action of turning one's head to look at something behind or to the side. It can also imply reflecting on past events, or gaining others' interest or support.
- うなだれる: Describes the physical act of lowering one's head, typically as an expression of sadness, disappointment, shame, despair, or sometimes exhaustion. It's an involuntary reaction to strong negative emotions.
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