synonym Comparative
構う
VS
大切にする
Differences Between "構う" and "大切にする"
Option A
構う
Meaning
to mind; to care about; to interfere with (often used in negative or interrogative sentences)
Reading
かまう (kamau)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
遅くなっても構いませんか。
Is it alright if I'm late?
Option B
大切にする
Meaning
to cherish, to value, to take good care of
Reading
たいせつにする (taisetsu ni suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
このプレゼントを大切にします。
I will cherish this present.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to mind; to care about; to interfere with (often used in negative or interrogative sentences))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 構う: Often used with negative particles (構わない, 構うな) or in questions (構いますか). Implies being concerned about, caring for, or interfering with something. When someone says「構わない」it means 'I don't mind' or 'I don't care.' 「気にしない」と似た意味で使われます。
- 大切にする: Expresses the act of treating something or someone with great care and importance, or keeping something safe.
- 構う: Often used with negative particles (構わない, 構うな) or in questions (構いますか). Implies being concerned about, caring for, or interfering with something. When someone says「構わない」it means 'I don't mind' or 'I don't care.' 「気にしない」と似た意味で使われます。
- 大切にする: Expresses the act of treating something or someone with great care and importance, or keeping something safe.
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