synonym Comparative
げっそり
VS
手薄な
Differences Between "げっそり" and "手薄な"
Option A
げっそり
Meaning
become thin, lose a lot of weight (from worry/illness); feel disappointed/discouraged
Reading
げっそり (gessori)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は病気でげっそり痩せてしまった。
He became terribly thin from illness.
Option B
手薄な
Meaning
short-handed, thin
Reading
てうすな (teusuna)
Syllabus Level
C1
Practical Example
これはとても手薄なですね。
This is very short-handed, thin, isn't it?
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(become thin, lose a lot of weight (from worry/illness); feel disappointed/discouraged)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- げっそり: Describes a sudden and significant loss of weight due to illness, worry, or shock, resulting in an emaciated appearance. Can also describe a feeling of deep disappointment. (やせ衰える、がっかりする)
- 手薄な: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
- げっそり: Describes a sudden and significant loss of weight due to illness, worry, or shock, resulting in an emaciated appearance. Can also describe a feeling of deep disappointment. (やせ衰える、がっかりする)
- 手薄な: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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