synonym Comparative
会心
VS
本望
Differences Between "会心" and "本望"
Option A
会心
Meaning
satisfaction; gratification; one's heart's desire
Reading
かいしん (kaishin)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は会心の笑みを浮かべた。
He wore a smile of deep satisfaction.
Option B
本望
Meaning
one's heart's desire, greatest wish, long-cherished ambition
Reading
ほんもう (honmou)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
念願のオリンピック出場を果たし、彼は選手としての本望を遂げた。
Having achieved his long-cherished dream of competing in the Olympics, he fulfilled his ambition as an athlete.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(satisfaction; gratification; one's heart's desire)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 会心: Usually used in the form '会心の出来' (kaishin no deki) or '会心の笑み' (kaishin no emi), meaning a highly satisfying result or a contented smile. Implies deep personal satisfaction. (心にかなうこと。非常に満足すること)
- 本望: 長い間抱いていた望みや目標が達成されたときの満足感を表現する言葉です。「本望を遂げる」という形でよく使われます。(A word expressing satisfaction when a long-held wish or goal has been achieved. Often used in the form "honmou wo togeru" - to achieve one's heart's desire.)
- 会心: Usually used in the form '会心の出来' (kaishin no deki) or '会心の笑み' (kaishin no emi), meaning a highly satisfying result or a contented smile. Implies deep personal satisfaction. (心にかなうこと。非常に満足すること)
- 本望: 長い間抱いていた望みや目標が達成されたときの満足感を表現する言葉です。「本望を遂げる」という形でよく使われます。(A word expressing satisfaction when a long-held wish or goal has been achieved. Often used in the form "honmou wo togeru" - to achieve one's heart's desire.)
Want to boost your Japanese vocabulary?
Project Eagle automatically tracks and targets your weak words using AI. Practice thousands of operational exams completely for free!