synonym Comparative
構う
VS
関わる
Differences Between "構う" and "関わる"
Option A
構う
Meaning
to mind; to care about; to be concerned about; to interfere with
Reading
かまう (kamau)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
彼女は人目を構わず、大声で笑った。
She laughed loudly without caring about what others thought.
Option B
関わる
Meaning
to be involved in; to have to do with; to be concerned with
Reading
かかわる (kakawaru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼はそのプロジェクトに深く関わっている。
He is deeply involved in that project.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to mind; to care about; to be concerned about; to interfere with)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 構う: Intransitive verb. Often used in negative sentences like 「構わない」 (I don't mind / it doesn't matter) or 「構わないで」 (Don't bother me). (自動詞。否定形で「構わない」（気にしない、問題ない）や「構わないで」（邪魔しないで）とよく使われます。)
- 関わる: Often used to describe involvement in an event, problem, or relationship. It can sometimes carry a negative connotation if referring to troublesome involvement. (関係がある、影響がある)
- 構う: Intransitive verb. Often used in negative sentences like 「構わない」 (I don't mind / it doesn't matter) or 「構わないで」 (Don't bother me). (自動詞。否定形で「構わない」（気にしない、問題ない）や「構わないで」（邪魔しないで）とよく使われます。)
- 関わる: Often used to describe involvement in an event, problem, or relationship. It can sometimes carry a negative connotation if referring to troublesome involvement. (関係がある、影響がある)
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