homonym Comparative
甚だしい
VS
はなはだしい
Differences Between "甚だしい" and "はなはだしい"
Option A
甚だしい
Meaning
extreme; excessive; terrible; severe (い-adjective)
Reading
はなはだしい (hanahadashii)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の発言は、甚だしい誤解を招く恐れがある。
His remarks may lead to extreme misunderstandings.
Option B
はなはだしい
Meaning
extreme, serious, tremendous, appalling
Reading
はなはだしい (hanahadashii)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の態度は甚だしい無礼だった。
His attitude was extremely rude.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(extreme; excessive; terrible; severe (い-adjective))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 甚だしい: Expresses something being extreme or severe, often with a negative connotation. It's a formal and strong expression, more impactful than 'とてもひどい'.
- はなはだしい: Often used to describe something negative or undesirable to a great degree. Can also be used for something positive, but less common. Has a slightly formal nuance.
- 甚だしい: Expresses something being extreme or severe, often with a negative connotation. It's a formal and strong expression, more impactful than 'とてもひどい'.
- はなはだしい: Often used to describe something negative or undesirable to a great degree. Can also be used for something positive, but less common. Has a slightly formal nuance.
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