synonym Comparative
頻繁に
VS
しげしげ
Differences Between "頻繁に" and "しげしげ"
Option A
頻繁に
Meaning
frequently, often
Reading
ひんぱんに (hinpan ni)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は頻繁に海外出張に行っている。
He frequently goes on business trips abroad.
Option B
しげしげ
Meaning
repeatedly, frequently; staringly, intently
Reading
しげしげ (shigeshige)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は初めて見る絵画をしげしげと眺めた。
He gazed intently at the painting he saw for the first time.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(frequently, often)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 頻繁に: An adverb, indicating that something happens very often or repeatedly in a short period. Similar to 「よく」 or 「たびたび」 but often conveys a slightly higher frequency or a sense of regularity.
- しげしげ: An adverb that often describes looking at something or someone repeatedly, or with intense curiosity or scrutiny. It implies a lingering, thorough gaze.
- 頻繁に: An adverb, indicating that something happens very often or repeatedly in a short period. Similar to 「よく」 or 「たびたび」 but often conveys a slightly higher frequency or a sense of regularity.
- しげしげ: An adverb that often describes looking at something or someone repeatedly, or with intense curiosity or scrutiny. It implies a lingering, thorough gaze.
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