synonym Comparative
我慢
VS
克己
Differences Between "我慢" and "克己"
Option A
我慢
Meaning
patience; endurance; self-control
Reading
がまん (gaman)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
痛いのを我慢して、最後まで走りきりました。
I endured the pain and ran to the very end.
Option B
克己
Meaning
self-denial, self-control, self-mastery
Reading
こっき (kokki)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は克己の精神で困難を乗り越えた。
He overcame difficulties with a spirit of self-mastery.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(patience; endurance; self-control)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 我慢: Refers to enduring physical pain, emotional distress, or suppressing desires. Can be used with する as a verb (我慢する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'If it hurts, stop holding it in! That's a bad habit of yours, bottling up everything on your own... No one's going to blame you for showing weakness in front of me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『辛いなら、我慢ばっかりしてんじゃないわわよ！あんたの悪い癖ね、何でも一人で抱え込んで...。私の前でくらい、弱音を吐いたって、誰もあんたを責めたりしないんだから！』
- 克己: Emphasizes overcoming one's own desires, weaknesses, or impulses for a greater goal. Often used in formal, philosophical, or moral contexts, highlighting mental strength.
- 我慢: Refers to enduring physical pain, emotional distress, or suppressing desires. Can be used with する as a verb (我慢する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'If it hurts, stop holding it in! That's a bad habit of yours, bottling up everything on your own... No one's going to blame you for showing weakness in front of me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『辛いなら、我慢ばっかりしてんじゃないわわよ！あんたの悪い癖ね、何でも一人で抱え込んで...。私の前でくらい、弱音を吐いたって、誰もあんたを責めたりしないんだから！』
- 克己: Emphasizes overcoming one's own desires, weaknesses, or impulses for a greater goal. Often used in formal, philosophical, or moral contexts, highlighting mental strength.
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