synonym Comparative
今にも
VS
見計らう
Differences Between "今にも" and "見計らう"
Option A
今にも
Meaning
at any moment, on the verge of
Reading
いまにも (ima ni mo)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
今にも雨が降り出しそうだ。
It looks like it's going to rain at any moment.
Option B
見計らう
Meaning
to choose the right time, to select an appropriate moment
Reading
みはからう (mihakarau)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
相手の都合の良い時間を見計らって電話をかけた。
I called, choosing a time convenient for the other person.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(at any moment, on the verge of)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 今にも: Used to describe a situation where something is about to happen very soon, often implying a strong possibility or immediacy. Typically followed by そうだ (sou da) or a verb indicating an impending action.
- 見計らう: 状況や都合を考慮して、最も適切な時期やタイミングを選ぶことです。行動の時期を測るニュアンスがあります。
- 今にも: Used to describe a situation where something is about to happen very soon, often implying a strong possibility or immediacy. Typically followed by そうだ (sou da) or a verb indicating an impending action.
- 見計らう: 状況や都合を考慮して、最も適切な時期やタイミングを選ぶことです。行動の時期を測るニュアンスがあります。
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