synonym Comparative
人目
VS
掲示
Differences Between "人目" and "掲示"
Option A
人目
Meaning
public gaze, public notice, attention of others
Reading
ひとめ (hitome)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
人目を気にせず、自分の好きなことをするべきだ。
You should do what you like without caring about what others think.
Option B
掲示
Meaning
notice, bulletin, posting; to post, put up a notice
Reading
けいじ (keiji)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
廊下に試験の合格者リストが掲示されている。
The list of successful exam candidates is posted in the hallway.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(public gaze, public notice, attention of others)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 人目: Refers to what other people see, think, or notice. Often used in expressions related to being self-conscious ('人目を気にする' - to care what others think) or avoiding attention ('人目を避ける' - to avoid public notice).
- 掲示: Can refer to the act of posting a notice or the notice itself. Often used for public announcements in designated areas (e.g., bulletin boards, walls).
- 人目: Refers to what other people see, think, or notice. Often used in expressions related to being self-conscious ('人目を気にする' - to care what others think) or avoiding attention ('人目を避ける' - to avoid public notice).
- 掲示: Can refer to the act of posting a notice or the notice itself. Often used for public announcements in designated areas (e.g., bulletin boards, walls).
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