synonym Comparative
ひたむきな
VS
懸命
Differences Between "ひたむきな" and "懸命"
Option A
ひたむきな
Meaning
earnest, single-minded, intent, assiduous
Reading
ひたむきな (hitamuki na)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼女のひたむきな努力が実を結び、ついに夢を叶えた。
Her single-minded efforts bore fruit, and she finally achieved her dream.
Option B
懸命
Meaning
eager, earnest, assiduous, desperate, working hard
Reading
けんめい (kenmei)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は懸命に走り、ゴールを目指した。
He ran desperately, aiming for the goal.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(earnest, single-minded, intent, assiduous)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- ひたむきな: 一つの目標や目的だけを見つめ、わき目も振らずに熱心に取り組む様子を表す「な形容詞」。 (A 'na-adjective' describing someone who focuses on a single goal or purpose and works diligently without distraction.)
- 懸命: Refers to putting all one's effort into something, often in a difficult or critical situation. Can be used as 懸命に (adv) or 懸命な (adj).
- ひたむきな: 一つの目標や目的だけを見つめ、わき目も振らずに熱心に取り組む様子を表す「な形容詞」。 (A 'na-adjective' describing someone who focuses on a single goal or purpose and works diligently without distraction.)
- 懸命: Refers to putting all one's effort into something, often in a difficult or critical situation. Can be used as 懸命に (adv) or 懸命な (adj).
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