synonym Comparative
反発
VS
押し切る
Differences Between "反発" and "押し切る"
Option A
反発
Meaning
opposition; rebellion; backlash; repel; bounce back
Reading
はんぱつ (hanpatsu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
新しい規則に対して、多くの若手社員が_______を示しました。
Many young employees showed opposition toward the new regulations.
Option B
押し切る
Meaning
to push through; to carry out despite opposition; to insist on
Reading
おしきる (oshikiru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は家族の反対を押し切って、海外留学を決めた。
He decided to study abroad, overriding his family's opposition.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(opposition; rebellion; backlash; repel; bounce back)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 反発: Refers to opposition, rebellion, backlash, or repelling/bouncing back against rules, opinions, authority, or physical forces. Often used as 反発する (to rebel/oppose). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Rebellion? Backlash? Don't you dare rebel against my strict guidance! I am only tough on you because I care! Opposing your loving superior is strictly prohibited!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『はん、反発？！私の厳しい指導に反発するなんて10年早いわよ！あんたの成長を誰よりも願って厳しくしてるんだから、愛のムチに反発せずに黙って従いなさい！』
- 押し切る: Implies overcoming resistance or opposition to achieve one's goal or carry out one's plan.
- 反発: Refers to opposition, rebellion, backlash, or repelling/bouncing back against rules, opinions, authority, or physical forces. Often used as 反発する (to rebel/oppose). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Rebellion? Backlash? Don't you dare rebel against my strict guidance! I am only tough on you because I care! Opposing your loving superior is strictly prohibited!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『はん、反発？！私の厳しい指導に反発するなんて10年早いわよ！あんたの成長を誰よりも願って厳しくしてるんだから、愛のムチに反発せずに黙って従いなさい！』
- 押し切る: Implies overcoming resistance or opposition to achieve one's goal or carry out one's plan.
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