synonym Comparative
甚だしい
VS
無闇
Differences Between "甚だしい" and "無闇"
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
無闇
Meaning
reckless, indiscreet, excessive, absurd (often as 無闇に or 無闇な)
Reading
むやみ (muyami)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
無闇に人を信じてはいけない。
You shouldn't trust people indiscriminately.
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'.
- 無闇: Typically used as an adverb 「無闇に」 (muyami ni) to mean thoughtlessly, recklessly, excessively, or indiscriminately. Can also be used as an adjective 「無闇な」 (muyami na). It implies a lack of discretion, judgment, or caution, often leading to negative consequences.
- 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'.
- 無闇: Typically used as an adverb 「無闇に」 (muyami ni) to mean thoughtlessly, recklessly, excessively, or indiscriminately. Can also be used as an adjective 「無闇な」 (muyami na). It implies a lack of discretion, judgment, or caution, often leading to negative consequences.
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