synonym Comparative
甚だしい
VS
過酷な
Differences Between "甚だしい" and "過酷な"
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
過酷な
Meaning
harsh; severe; rigorous; brutal
Reading
かこくな (kakokuna)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は過酷な労働条件で働いている。
He is working under harsh labor conditions.
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'.
- 過酷な: Describes conditions, environments, or tasks that are extremely severe, strict, or demanding, often to the point of being cruel or unbearable.
- 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'.
- 過酷な: Describes conditions, environments, or tasks that are extremely severe, strict, or demanding, often to the point of being cruel or unbearable.
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