synonym Comparative
かまう
VS
用心
Differences Between "かまう" and "用心"
Option A
かまう
Meaning
to mind; to care about; to be concerned about
Reading
かまう (kamau)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
遅れてもかまいません。
It doesn't matter if you're late. / I don't mind if you're late.
Option B
用心
Meaning
caution; precaution; care; watchfulness; guard
Reading
ようじん (yōjin)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
風邪が流行しているので、手洗いとうがいを徹底して_______するに越したことはありません。
Since the cold is spreading, it is best to be thoroughly cautious by washing hands and gargling.
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)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- かまう: Often used in negative sentences like 「気にしない」「構わない」 meaning 'don't mind' or 'it doesn't matter'. Can also mean to pay attention to or interfere with someone/something.
- 用心: Refers to caution, precaution, care, or maintaining watchfulness against danger or mistakes. Often used with する as a verb (用心する) or 用心深い (cautious/watchful). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Precaution! Watchfulness! You need to maintain absolute watchfulness! ...っ, But no matter how cautious you are, you can never escape the sweet snare of my love! Submit quietly!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『用心しなさい！世の中は危険でいっぱいなんだから！…っ、でもね！どれだけ用心深くガードを固めても、私の「愛の包囲網」からは絶対に逃げられないんだから諦めなさい！』
- かまう: Often used in negative sentences like 「気にしない」「構わない」 meaning 'don't mind' or 'it doesn't matter'. Can also mean to pay attention to or interfere with someone/something.
- 用心: Refers to caution, precaution, care, or maintaining watchfulness against danger or mistakes. Often used with する as a verb (用心する) or 用心深い (cautious/watchful). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Precaution! Watchfulness! You need to maintain absolute watchfulness! ...っ, But no matter how cautious you are, you can never escape the sweet snare of my love! Submit quietly!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『用心しなさい！世の中は危険でいっぱいなんだから！…っ、でもね！どれだけ用心深くガードを固めても、私の「愛の包囲網」からは絶対に逃げられないんだから諦めなさい！』
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