synonym Comparative
戒める
VS
諭す
Differences Between "戒める" and "諭す"
Option A
戒める
Meaning
to warn; to admonish; to caution; to rebuke; to prohibit
Reading
いましめる (imashimeru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
先生は生徒に遅刻しないよう戒めた。
The teacher admonished the students not to be late.
Option B
諭す
Meaning
admonish, persuade
Reading
さとす (satosu)
Syllabus Level
C1
Practical Example
私は諭すに興味があります。
I am interested in admonish, persuade.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to warn; to admonish; to caution; to rebuke; to prohibit)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 戒める: To warn someone not to do something, or to scold them for doing wrong, often with the intent of preventing future mistakes. Can also mean to self-admonish. (過ちや悪い行為をしないように注意する、叱る)
- 諭す: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
- 戒める: To warn someone not to do something, or to scold them for doing wrong, often with the intent of preventing future mistakes. Can also mean to self-admonish. (過ちや悪い行為をしないように注意する、叱る)
- 諭す: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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