synonym Comparative
忌まわしい
VS
観念
Differences Between "忌まわしい" and "観念"
Option A
忌まわしい
Meaning
abominable, detestable, loathsome, unpleasant, ominous
Reading
いまわしい (imawashii)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
その忌まわしい記憶は、彼の心に深く刻まれている。
That detestable memory is deeply etched in his heart.
Option B
観念
Meaning
idea, notion, concept; resignation, acceptance (of an unpleasant truth)
Reading
かんねん (kannen)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
警察に囲まれ、犯人はついに観念した。
Surrounded by the police, the criminal finally resigned himself to his fate.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(abominable, detestable, loathsome, unpleasant, ominous)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 忌まわしい: Expresses strong disgust, revulsion, or a sense of ill omen. Often used for events, memories, or objects that are repulsive or associated with misfortune.
- 観念: 不愉快なことや避けられない事実を受け入れること、諦めることを指す場合が多いです。特に「観念する」という形で使われます。 (Often refers to accepting or giving up on unpleasant or unavoidable facts. It is frequently used in the form "観念する" (to resign oneself).)
- 忌まわしい: Expresses strong disgust, revulsion, or a sense of ill omen. Often used for events, memories, or objects that are repulsive or associated with misfortune.
- 観念: 不愉快なことや避けられない事実を受け入れること、諦めることを指す場合が多いです。特に「観念する」という形で使われます。 (Often refers to accepting or giving up on unpleasant or unavoidable facts. It is frequently used in the form "観念する" (to resign oneself).)
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