synonym Comparative
慈愛
VS
愛憎
Differences Between "慈愛" and "愛憎"
Option A
慈愛
Meaning
affection; mercy; parental love; deep tender love
Reading
じあい (jiai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
孤児院の院長先生は、子どもたち全員を_______に満ちた眼差しで見守り、育ててきました。
The director of the orphanage watched over and raised all the children with a gaze full of deep affection.
Option B
愛憎
Meaning
love and hate; likes and dislikes; conflicting feelings of love and resentment
Reading
あいぞう (aizō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
長年にわたる相続争いにより、かつては仲の良かった兄弟の間に深い_______の念が生じてしまいました。
Due to inheritance disputes lasting many years, deep feelings of love and hate arose between the brothers who once got along well.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(affection; mercy; parental love; deep tender love)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 慈愛: Refers to deep, tender, and merciful love, typically like parental love or spiritual/merciful affection caring for those weaker or in trouble. Often used as 慈愛に満ちた (full of deep affection). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Mercy! Parental-like deep love! S-So what if I forgave your mistake with a warm hug?! I am just treating you with my spiritual mercy and deep love! Don't get cocky!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『じ、慈愛よ！あんたが仕事でヘマしたのを怒らずに許してあげたのはね、私の心に満ちる「慈愛（愛の温もり）」のおかげよ！そのお礼として、今夜は私をたっぷり甘やかしなさい！』
- 愛憎: Refers to conflicting feelings of love and hate, likes and dislikes, or deep love mixed with fierce resentment. Often used as 愛憎劇 (drama of love and hate) or 愛憎半ばする. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Love and hate! They are two sides of the same coin! If you betray me or look at other girls, my absolute love will turn into a volcanic storm of love and hate! Be extremely faithful!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『あいぞう（愛憎）！愛と憎しみは紙一重なのよ！あんたが私を裏切ったり、他の女と親しくしたら、私の深い愛は一瞬で激しい『愛憎の嵐』に変貌するんだから、命がけで誠実でいなさい！』
- 慈愛: Refers to deep, tender, and merciful love, typically like parental love or spiritual/merciful affection caring for those weaker or in trouble. Often used as 慈愛に満ちた (full of deep affection). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Mercy! Parental-like deep love! S-So what if I forgave your mistake with a warm hug?! I am just treating you with my spiritual mercy and deep love! Don't get cocky!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『じ、慈愛よ！あんたが仕事でヘマしたのを怒らずに許してあげたのはね、私の心に満ちる「慈愛（愛の温もり）」のおかげよ！そのお礼として、今夜は私をたっぷり甘やかしなさい！』
- 愛憎: Refers to conflicting feelings of love and hate, likes and dislikes, or deep love mixed with fierce resentment. Often used as 愛憎劇 (drama of love and hate) or 愛憎半ばする. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Love and hate! They are two sides of the same coin! If you betray me or look at other girls, my absolute love will turn into a volcanic storm of love and hate! Be extremely faithful!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『あいぞう（愛憎）！愛と憎しみは紙一重なのよ！あんたが私を裏切ったり、他の女と親しくしたら、私の深い愛は一瞬で激しい『愛憎の嵐』に変貌するんだから、命がけで誠実でいなさい！』
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