synonym Comparative
はしたない
VS
情けない
Differences Between "はしたない" and "情けない"
Option A
はしたない
Meaning
shameful; indecent; vulgar; ill-mannered
Reading
はしたない (hashitanai)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
人前ではしたない真似はしないものだ。
One shouldn't behave indecently in front of others.
Option B
情けない
Meaning
miserable, shameful
Reading
なさけない (nasakenai)
Syllabus Level
C1
Practical Example
これはとても情けないですね。
This is very miserable, shameful, isn't it?
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(shameful; indecent; vulgar; ill-mannered)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- はしたない: Describes behavior or speech that is inappropriate, rude, or lacking in modesty, especially from a female perspective or towards children. Often used to scold.
- 情けない: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
- はしたない: Describes behavior or speech that is inappropriate, rude, or lacking in modesty, especially from a female perspective or towards children. Often used to scold.
- 情けない: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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