synonym Comparative
自重
VS
自制
Differences Between "自重" and "自制"
Option A
自重
Meaning
self-restraint; prudence; caution; dead weight (physical)
Reading
じちょう (jichō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
クレーン車を使用する際は、吊り上げる荷物の重量だけでなく、クレーン自体の_______も考慮に入れる必要があります。
When using a crane truck, it is necessary to take into consideration not only the weight of the load to be lifted, but also the dead weight of the crane itself.
Option B
自制
Meaning
self-control; self-restraint; self-discipline; mastering one's urges
Reading
じせい (jisei)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
ダイエット中であるにもかかわらず、目の前の大好物のケーキを前にして、彼の_______心はもろくも崩れ去りました。
Despite being on a diet, in front of the cake of his favorite food right before his eyes, his self-control easily crumbled away.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(self-restraint; prudence; caution; dead weight (physical))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 自重: Refers to self-restraint, prudence, caution, or behaving carefully to avoid trouble. Also means physical dead weight of an object/body. Often used as 自重する (to exercise self-restraint). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Self-restraint?! Behaving prudently?! Don't you dare restrain your love toward me! But... flirting with other girls is strictly forbidden, so restrain yourself immediately!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『じ、自重しなさい！他の女の子と楽しそうに喋る軽薄な行動は、今すぐ100%自重（自粛）すること！私に対するデレデレな態度だけは、大いに大解放していいからね！』
- 自制: Refers to self-control, self-restraint, or self-discipline to master one's own desires, urges, or anger (specifically suppressing one's own internal desires). Often used as 自制心 (self-control) or 自制する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Self-control! 'It's late, I should go home...'?! Trash such boring self-control immediately! Tonight, stay next to me all night long!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『じせい（自制）よ！『夜遅いから、そろそろ帰らないと…』なんてつまらない自制心（理性）は、今すぐゴミ箱に捨てなさい！今夜は一晩中、私の隣で私の甘いワガママに付き合うの！』
- 自重: Refers to self-restraint, prudence, caution, or behaving carefully to avoid trouble. Also means physical dead weight of an object/body. Often used as 自重する (to exercise self-restraint). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Self-restraint?! Behaving prudently?! Don't you dare restrain your love toward me! But... flirting with other girls is strictly forbidden, so restrain yourself immediately!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『じ、自重しなさい！他の女の子と楽しそうに喋る軽薄な行動は、今すぐ100%自重（自粛）すること！私に対するデレデレな態度だけは、大いに大解放していいからね！』
- 自制: Refers to self-control, self-restraint, or self-discipline to master one's own desires, urges, or anger (specifically suppressing one's own internal desires). Often used as 自制心 (self-control) or 自制する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Self-control! 'It's late, I should go home...'?! Trash such boring self-control immediately! Tonight, stay next to me all night long!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『じせい（自制）よ！『夜遅いから、そろそろ帰らないと…』なんてつまらない自制心（理性）は、今すぐゴミ箱に捨てなさい！今夜は一晩中、私の隣で私の甘いワガママに付き合うの！』
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