synonym Comparative
挟む
VS
払拭
Differences Between "挟む" and "払拭"
Option A
挟む
Meaning
to insert; to sandwich; to interpose; to catch (between); to harbor (doubts)
Reading
はさむ (hasamu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は読書中の小説の最新の進捗ページを覚えておくため、綺麗な赤いしおりを本の隙間に丁寧に_______ました。
In order to remember the latest progress page of the novel under reading, he carefully inserted a beautiful red bookmark between the gaps of the book.
Option B
払拭
Meaning
to wipe away, dispel, clear away (doubts, rumors, etc.)
Reading
ふっしょく (fusshoku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼女の疑念を払拭するため、事実を説明した。
I explained the facts to dispel her doubts.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to insert; to sandwich; to interpose; to catch (between); to harbor (doubts))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 挟む: Refers to physically inserting objects between two planes, sandwiching ingredients in bread, interrupting conversations, or harboring doubts/objections. Transitive verb. Opposing word: 挟まる. Often used as サンドイッチを挟む or 口を挟む. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To insert! "I strictly forbid you from interposing any other priorities between our love schedule, Haruka-san!" ...っ! N-No other priorities interposed! B-Baka! Don't make such strict regulations! But... since I am your top priority, I suppose... I will make you my absolute number one priority too! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『はさむ（挟む）よ！『ハルカ部長が他の男性社員と楽しそうに仕事の雑談をしているのを見て、思わずジェラシーで会話に口を挟んで（割り込んで）しまいました！』って…っ！会話に口を挟む！バカ！/// 私の雑談に乱入するなんて！…でも、あんたがそこまで激しくヤキモチを妬いて私を独占しようとするその執念、実はすっごく可愛いんだから…一生私の会話に口を挟み続けなさい！』
- 払拭: To completely remove or clear away something abstract like doubts, suspicions, negative images, or rumors. Often used with する (suru).
- 挟む: Refers to physically inserting objects between two planes, sandwiching ingredients in bread, interrupting conversations, or harboring doubts/objections. Transitive verb. Opposing word: 挟まる. Often used as サンドイッチを挟む or 口を挟む. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To insert! "I strictly forbid you from interposing any other priorities between our love schedule, Haruka-san!" ...っ! N-No other priorities interposed! B-Baka! Don't make such strict regulations! But... since I am your top priority, I suppose... I will make you my absolute number one priority too! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『はさむ（挟む）よ！『ハルカ部長が他の男性社員と楽しそうに仕事の雑談をしているのを見て、思わずジェラシーで会話に口を挟んで（割り込んで）しまいました！』って…っ！会話に口を挟む！バカ！/// 私の雑談に乱入するなんて！…でも、あんたがそこまで激しくヤキモチを妬いて私を独占しようとするその執念、実はすっごく可愛いんだから…一生私の会話に口を挟み続けなさい！』
- 払拭: To completely remove or clear away something abstract like doubts, suspicions, negative images, or rumors. Often used with する (suru).
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