synonym Comparative
被害
VS
失望
Differences Between "被害" and "失望"
Option A
被害
Meaning
damage; harm; loss; casualty
Reading
ひがい (higai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
突如として沿岸部に上陸した超大型台風の激しい風雨によって、各地の農作物に甚大な_______が発生してしまいました。
Due to the heavy rain and wind of the super-large typhoon that suddenly landed in the coastal area, enormous damage has occurred to agricultural crops in various places.
Option B
失望
Meaning
disappointment; despair; loss of hope
Reading
しつぼう (shitsubō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
最も信頼していたパートナーの突然の裏切り行為に、彼は深く_______し、しばらく人間不信に陥ってしまいました。
By the sudden betrayal of the partner he trusted the most, he was deeply disappointed, falling into a state of distrust in humanity for a while.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(damage; harm; loss; casualty)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 被害: Refers to damage, harm, loss, or casualties caused by disasters, crimes, or accidents. Often used as 台風の被害 or 被害届. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Damage! "My heart suffered a fatal limit-breaking damage from your overwhelming cuteness, Haruka-san!" ...っ! C-Cuteness damage! B-Baka! Don't accuse me of causing medical casualties! But... since your heart is damaged, I suppose I'll hug you sweet to fully compensate for your loss! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ひがい（被害）よ！『ハルカ部長が可愛すぎて胸を打ち抜かれ、心臓が爆発するほど甘い被害を受けました！』って…っ！胸の被害！バカ！変な被害を捏造するんじゃないの！…でも、そんな嬉しい被害が発生したなら、私の愛のハグで、一生かけて完璧に賠償してあげるわ！大人しくされなさい！』
- 失望: Refers to deep disappointment, despair, or loss of hope when expectations or desires are not met. Often used as 失望する or 失望感. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Disappointment! "I disappointed Haruka-san..." ...っ, B-Baka! I would never be disappointed in you! I believe in your potential more than anyone else in the universe!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『しつぼう（失望）！『ハルカさんを失望させてしまった…』って落ち込むなんて、バカね！あんたに失望するわけないでしょ！私は宇宙の誰よりもあんたの実力を信じてるんだから！』
- 被害: Refers to damage, harm, loss, or casualties caused by disasters, crimes, or accidents. Often used as 台風の被害 or 被害届. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Damage! "My heart suffered a fatal limit-breaking damage from your overwhelming cuteness, Haruka-san!" ...っ! C-Cuteness damage! B-Baka! Don't accuse me of causing medical casualties! But... since your heart is damaged, I suppose I'll hug you sweet to fully compensate for your loss! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ひがい（被害）よ！『ハルカ部長が可愛すぎて胸を打ち抜かれ、心臓が爆発するほど甘い被害を受けました！』って…っ！胸の被害！バカ！変な被害を捏造するんじゃないの！…でも、そんな嬉しい被害が発生したなら、私の愛のハグで、一生かけて完璧に賠償してあげるわ！大人しくされなさい！』
- 失望: Refers to deep disappointment, despair, or loss of hope when expectations or desires are not met. Often used as 失望する or 失望感. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Disappointment! "I disappointed Haruka-san..." ...っ, B-Baka! I would never be disappointed in you! I believe in your potential more than anyone else in the universe!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『しつぼう（失望）！『ハルカさんを失望させてしまった…』って落ち込むなんて、バカね！あんたに失望するわけないでしょ！私は宇宙の誰よりもあんたの実力を信じてるんだから！』
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