synonym Comparative
ひるがえる
VS
主観
Differences Between "ひるがえる" and "主観"
Option A
ひるがえる
Meaning
to flutter, to turn over, to reverse (a decision/opinion)
Reading
ひるがえる (hirugaeru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
風に旗がひるがえっている。
The flag is fluttering in the wind.
Option B
主観
Meaning
subjectivity, personal opinion/view
Reading
しゅかん (shukan)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
それはあなたの主観的な意見にすぎません。
That is merely your subjective opinion.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to flutter, to turn over, to reverse (a decision/opinion))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- ひるがえる: (1) For flags, curtains: to flutter in the wind. (2) For decisions, opinions: to be easily changed or reversed. (1. 旗やカーテンなどが風になびいて裏返ったり、なびいたりする様子。 2. 決定や意見などが、簡単に覆される様子。)
- 主観: Emphasizes a personal, subjective viewpoint, in contrast to 客観 (kyakkan - objectivity). Often used to describe opinions that are not based on objective facts.
- ひるがえる: (1) For flags, curtains: to flutter in the wind. (2) For decisions, opinions: to be easily changed or reversed. (1. 旗やカーテンなどが風になびいて裏返ったり、なびいたりする様子。 2. 決定や意見などが、簡単に覆される様子。)
- 主観: Emphasizes a personal, subjective viewpoint, in contrast to 客観 (kyakkan - objectivity). Often used to describe opinions that are not based on objective facts.
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