synonym Comparative
いたわる
VS
共鳴
Differences Between "いたわる" and "共鳴"
Option A
いたわる
Meaning
care for; show sympathy; be kind to (tired/weak); console
Reading
いたわる (itawaru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
お互いの労苦を_______合うことで、チームの結束力はさらに高まっていきます。
By caring for and appreciating each other's hard work, the team's solidarity will rise even further.
Option B
共鳴
Meaning
resonance, sympathy, empathy
Reading
きょうめい (kyoumei)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼のスピーチは多くの若者の共鳴を呼んだ。
His speech resonated with many young people.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(care for; show sympathy; be kind to (tired/weak); console)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- いたわる: Refers to caring for, showing sympathy, or being extremely kind to someone who is tired, weak, elderly, or working hard. Often written as 労わる. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Compassion? Caring? Caring for a tired subordinate is the highest duty of a beautiful, capable manager! So eat this homemade hot soup I made for you and rest!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『労わるのは上司（妻候補）として当然の義務よ！はい、残業でクタクタのあんたのために私が作った、具だくさんの熱いスープ！冷めないうちに食べて元気出しなさい！』
- 共鳴: Can refer to both physical resonance (e.g., sound waves) and emotional/intellectual resonance, where feelings or ideas align strongly with another person's. 物理的な振動が響き合う現象、または考えや感情が深く通じ合うことを指す。
- いたわる: Refers to caring for, showing sympathy, or being extremely kind to someone who is tired, weak, elderly, or working hard. Often written as 労わる. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Compassion? Caring? Caring for a tired subordinate is the highest duty of a beautiful, capable manager! So eat this homemade hot soup I made for you and rest!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『労わるのは上司（妻候補）として当然の義務よ！はい、残業でクタクタのあんたのために私が作った、具だくさんの熱いスープ！冷めないうちに食べて元気出しなさい！』
- 共鳴: Can refer to both physical resonance (e.g., sound waves) and emotional/intellectual resonance, where feelings or ideas align strongly with another person's. 物理的な振動が響き合う現象、または考えや感情が深く通じ合うことを指す。
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