synonym Comparative
平気
VS
恬淡
Differences Between "平気" and "恬淡"
Option A
平気
Meaning
calm, unconcerned, all right, fine
Reading
へいき (heiki)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
少しくらいの残業は、私にとっては平気だ。
A little overtime is fine for me.
Option B
恬淡
Meaning
indifferent, unconcerned, light-hearted, calm and unattached to worldly desires
Reading
てんたん (tentan)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼は名誉や財産に恬淡としていた。
He was indifferent to honor and wealth.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(calm, unconcerned, all right, fine)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 平気: Describes a state of being undisturbed, not bothered, or unaffected by something that might normally cause concern or discomfort. Often implies resilience or lack of fear.
- 恬淡: Describes a state of being calm, composed, and free from worldly desires or attachments. 欲がなく、さっぱりとした性格を表す。
- 平気: Describes a state of being undisturbed, not bothered, or unaffected by something that might normally cause concern or discomfort. Often implies resilience or lack of fear.
- 恬淡: Describes a state of being calm, composed, and free from worldly desires or attachments. 欲がなく、さっぱりとした性格を表す。
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