synonym Comparative
薄情
VS
敬慕
Differences Between "薄情" and "敬慕"
Option A
薄情
Meaning
heartless; unfeeling; cold-hearted; thin affection; unkind
Reading
はくじょう (hakujō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
自分が苦しい時に散々助けてもらいながら、相手が困っている時に知らん顔をするのは_______な行動です。
Having been helped extensively when in trouble himself, pretending not to know when the other is in trouble is a heartless behavior.
Option B
敬慕
Meaning
love and respect; deep admiration; holding in high esteem and affection
Reading
けいぼ (keibo)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
学界の重鎮である教授は、その誠実な人柄により、国内外の多くの研究者たちから広く_______されていました。
The professor, a heavyweight in the academic world, was widely loved and respected by many researchers at home and abroad due to his sincere personality.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(heartless; unfeeling; cold-hearted; thin affection; unkind)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 薄情: Refers to being heartless, unfeeling, cold-hearted, unkind, or lacking warm affection/gratitude toward others (especially friends or lovers). Often used as 薄情な (heartless) or 薄情者 (heartless person). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Heartless! Giving chocolate to another female coworker while neglecting me is the definition of heartless! Reciprocate my feelings properly, you dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『薄情よ！他の女の子の相談にはニコニコ乗るくせに、私のこの必死のアピールをスルーするなんて薄情極まりないわ！あんたの一途な心は、私だけに捧げなさい！』
- 敬慕: Refers to deeply admiring, loving, and respecting someone, holding them in extremely high esteem both as a person and an authority figure. Often used as 〜を敬慕する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Love and respect! Accept my homemade bento with deep respect and affection! Show your gratitude and devotion with your biggest, happiest smile! Eat every bite!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『け、敬慕よ！私に対するリスペクトと愛を込めて、この私が朝早起きして作った特製お弁当を、敬慕の心で一粒残さず味わい尽くしなさい！あんたの愛を、その美味しい笑顔で証明するのよ！』
- 薄情: Refers to being heartless, unfeeling, cold-hearted, unkind, or lacking warm affection/gratitude toward others (especially friends or lovers). Often used as 薄情な (heartless) or 薄情者 (heartless person). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Heartless! Giving chocolate to another female coworker while neglecting me is the definition of heartless! Reciprocate my feelings properly, you dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『薄情よ！他の女の子の相談にはニコニコ乗るくせに、私のこの必死のアピールをスルーするなんて薄情極まりないわ！あんたの一途な心は、私だけに捧げなさい！』
- 敬慕: Refers to deeply admiring, loving, and respecting someone, holding them in extremely high esteem both as a person and an authority figure. Often used as 〜を敬慕する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Love and respect! Accept my homemade bento with deep respect and affection! Show your gratitude and devotion with your biggest, happiest smile! Eat every bite!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『け、敬慕よ！私に対するリスペクトと愛を込めて、この私が朝早起きして作った特製お弁当を、敬慕の心で一粒残さず味わい尽くしなさい！あんたの愛を、その美味しい笑顔で証明するのよ！』
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