synonym Comparative
育児
VS
人懐っこい
Differences Between "育児" and "人懐っこい"
Option A
育児
Meaning
child-rearing; childcare; raising children
Reading
いくじ (ikuji)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は仕事を早く切り上げて、積極的に_______に参加しています。
He finishes work early and actively participates in child-rearing.
Option B
人懐っこい
Meaning
friendly, affable, sociable (often used for children or animals)
Reading
ひとなつっこい (hitonatsukkoi)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼女の犬はとても人懐っこい。
Her dog is very friendly.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(child-rearing; childcare; raising children)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 育児: Refers to child-rearing, childcare, or raising children (feeding, dressing, educating). Can be used with する as a verb (育児する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Child-rearing?! ...っ, W-What on earth are you making me say, you dummy! ...Though... I have already chosen the perfect names for our future children! Don't look at me like that!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『育児（子育て）の話？！...っ、な、何言わせんのよ、このバカ！...でもね！将来の私たちの子供の名前なら、男の子用も女の子用も、すでに完璧にノートに書いて決めてあるんだからね！』
- 人懐っこい: Describes someone or something that easily becomes friendly with people and enjoys being around them. Often implies a warm and approachable nature. (人見知りせず、誰にでもすぐ親しくなる様子を表す。人や動物の性格について使う)
- 育児: Refers to child-rearing, childcare, or raising children (feeding, dressing, educating). Can be used with する as a verb (育児する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Child-rearing?! ...っ, W-What on earth are you making me say, you dummy! ...Though... I have already chosen the perfect names for our future children! Don't look at me like that!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『育児（子育て）の話？！...っ、な、何言わせんのよ、このバカ！...でもね！将来の私たちの子供の名前なら、男の子用も女の子用も、すでに完璧にノートに書いて決めてあるんだからね！』
- 人懐っこい: Describes someone or something that easily becomes friendly with people and enjoys being around them. Often implies a warm and approachable nature. (人見知りせず、誰にでもすぐ親しくなる様子を表す。人や動物の性格について使う)
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