synonym Comparative
外れる
VS
懐かしむ
Differences Between "外れる" and "懐かしむ"
Option A
外れる
Meaning
to come off; to be disconnected; to miss (a guess / expectation); to deviate
Reading
はずれる (hazureru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
満員電車の激しい揺れの影響を受け、彼のコートの右袖のボタンがいつの間にか_______いました。
Under the influence of the intense shaking of the crowded train, the button of his coat's right sleeve had come off before he knew it.
Option B
懐かしむ
Meaning
miss; yearn for past; look back fondly; feel nostalgic
Reading
なつかしむ (natsukashimu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
同窓会で久しぶりに集まった旧友たちは、遅くまで学生時代の思い出を_______ました。
The old friends who gathered after a long time at the reunion spent late hours reminiscing about their student days.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to come off; to be disconnected; to miss (a guess / expectation); to deviate)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 外れる: Refers to buttons coming off, connections being disconnected, expectations/guesses missing, or deviating from rules. Intransitive verb. Opposing word: 外す. Often used as ボタンが外れる or 予想が外れる. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To miss! "The weather forecast missed and it started raining, but sharing this umbrella with you is the best luck ever, Haruka-san!" ...っ! F-Sharing an umbrella because forecast missed! B-Baka! Don't celebrate the rain! But... since we are sharing, get closer so your shoulder doesn't get wet! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『はずれる（外れる）わよ！『ハルカ部長、週末のデート予定、降水確率80%の雨予報が完全に外れてピカピカの青空になりました！神様に感謝です！』って…っ！天気予報が外れる！バカ！/// 天気が良くなったのは私の普段の行いが良いからよ！…でも、天気が良くてお揃いのスニーカーで公園散歩できるの、実は私もすっごく嬉しいんだから、しっかり手を繋いで歩きなさい！』
- 懐かしむ: Refers to missing the past, yearning for past events, looking back fondly, or feeling nostalgic about memories. Often used as 懐かしそうに語る (talk nostalgically). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Nostalgic?! Looking back fondly at the day we first worked overtime together?! ...Fhmp! I-It's not like I treasure that memory! B-But... I do remember every single detail, including what you wore!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『懐かしむ？！初めて一緒に残業して、コンビニの肉まんを食べたあの夜を懐かしむなんて…！ふ、ふん、別に大切な思い出なんかじゃないわよ！…でも、あんたの服装まで完璧に覚えてるけどね！』
- 外れる: Refers to buttons coming off, connections being disconnected, expectations/guesses missing, or deviating from rules. Intransitive verb. Opposing word: 外す. Often used as ボタンが外れる or 予想が外れる. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To miss! "The weather forecast missed and it started raining, but sharing this umbrella with you is the best luck ever, Haruka-san!" ...っ! F-Sharing an umbrella because forecast missed! B-Baka! Don't celebrate the rain! But... since we are sharing, get closer so your shoulder doesn't get wet! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『はずれる（外れる）わよ！『ハルカ部長、週末のデート予定、降水確率80%の雨予報が完全に外れてピカピカの青空になりました！神様に感謝です！』って…っ！天気予報が外れる！バカ！/// 天気が良くなったのは私の普段の行いが良いからよ！…でも、天気が良くてお揃いのスニーカーで公園散歩できるの、実は私もすっごく嬉しいんだから、しっかり手を繋いで歩きなさい！』
- 懐かしむ: Refers to missing the past, yearning for past events, looking back fondly, or feeling nostalgic about memories. Often used as 懐かしそうに語る (talk nostalgically). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Nostalgic?! Looking back fondly at the day we first worked overtime together?! ...Fhmp! I-It's not like I treasure that memory! B-But... I do remember every single detail, including what you wore!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『懐かしむ？！初めて一緒に残業して、コンビニの肉まんを食べたあの夜を懐かしむなんて…！ふ、ふん、別に大切な思い出なんかじゃないわよ！…でも、あんたの服装まで完璧に覚えてるけどね！』
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