synonym Comparative
自責
VS
悔やむ
Differences Between "自責" and "悔やむ"
Option A
自責
Meaning
self-blame; self-reproach; regret; conscience pain
Reading
じせき (jiseki)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
自分がもう少し早く気づいていれば防げたのではないかと、激しい_______の念に苛まれました。
Harassed by intense self-blame, I kept thinking that it could have been prevented if I had noticed just a little earlier.
Option B
悔やむ
Meaning
to regret; to mourn; to lament
Reading
くやむ (kuyamu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
過去の自分の選択を悔やんでも仕方がない。
It's no use regretting my past choices.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(self-blame; self-reproach; regret; conscience pain)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 自責: Refers to blaming oneself, feeling self-reproach, or experiencing deep regret and pain of conscience for a mistake or unfortunate result. Often used as 自責の念に駆られる (be driven by self-blame). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Self-blame? Don't blame yourself for that tiny project setback! ...っ, If you look so depressed, it makes my heart ache! Stand tall! I'm right here with you!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『じ、自責？！そんな小さな仕事のミスで自責の念に押し潰されそうな顔しないでよ！あんたがそんな顔してたら、私の心までギュッと苦しくなるじゃない…！顔を上げなさい！』
- 悔やむ: Expresses regret over past actions or inactions, or mourning for someone's death. It conveys a strong sense of sorrow or remorse.
- 自責: Refers to blaming oneself, feeling self-reproach, or experiencing deep regret and pain of conscience for a mistake or unfortunate result. Often used as 自責の念に駆られる (be driven by self-blame). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Self-blame? Don't blame yourself for that tiny project setback! ...っ, If you look so depressed, it makes my heart ache! Stand tall! I'm right here with you!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『じ、自責？！そんな小さな仕事のミスで自責の念に押し潰されそうな顔しないでよ！あんたがそんな顔してたら、私の心までギュッと苦しくなるじゃない…！顔を上げなさい！』
- 悔やむ: Expresses regret over past actions or inactions, or mourning for someone's death. It conveys a strong sense of sorrow or remorse.
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