synonym Comparative
持続
VS
執着
Differences Between "持続" and "執着"
Option A
持続
Meaning
continuation, persistence, sustainability
Reading
じぞく (jizoku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
この薬の効果は8時間持続します。
The effect of this medicine lasts for 8 hours.
Option B
執着
Meaning
attachment, obsession, persistence
Reading
しゅうちゃく (shūchaku)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼は成功に強い執着心を持っている。
He has a strong attachment to success.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(continuation, persistence, sustainability)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 持続: Refers to something continuing over a period of time without interruption or weakening. Often used in contexts like '持続可能な開発 (sustainable development)'. ある状態や効果が、途切れることなく長く続くこと。
- 執着: Often implies a strong, sometimes negative, emotional attachment or stubborn persistence towards something or someone, making it hard to let go. Can also mean being fixated on a particular idea or thing.
- 持続: Refers to something continuing over a period of time without interruption or weakening. Often used in contexts like '持続可能な開発 (sustainable development)'. ある状態や効果が、途切れることなく長く続くこと。
- 執着: Often implies a strong, sometimes negative, emotional attachment or stubborn persistence towards something or someone, making it hard to let go. Can also mean being fixated on a particular idea or thing.
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