synonym Comparative
かなぐり捨てる
VS
放擲
Differences Between "かなぐり捨てる" and "放擲"
Option A
かなぐり捨てる
Meaning
to throw away; to cast aside; to fling off (forcefully or completely)
Reading
かなぐりすてる (kanaguri suteru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼はプライドをかなぐり捨てて、助けを求めた。
He cast aside his pride and asked for help.
Option B
放擲
Meaning
to abandon; to throw away; to cast aside; to give up
Reading
ほうてき (houteki)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
困難に直面しても、彼は夢を放擲しなかった。
Even when faced with difficulties, he did not abandon his dream.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to throw away; to cast aside; to fling off (forcefully or completely))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- かなぐり捨てる: To forcefully or completely discard something, often something abstract like shame, pride, or hesitation. (恥やプライドなど、何かを無理やり、あるいは完全に捨て去る様子を表す。)
- 放擲: A relatively strong and formal verb, implying a decisive act of giving up, abandoning, or discarding something (often abstract things like plans, ideas, or positions) that was previously held or pursued. Not typically used for physically throwing away trash. (以前に保持していた、あるいは追求していたもの（計画、思想、地位といった抽象的なものが多い）を、きっぱりと諦める、放棄する、捨てるという、比較的強くフォーマルな動詞です。物理的にゴミを捨てる際には通常使いません。)
- かなぐり捨てる: To forcefully or completely discard something, often something abstract like shame, pride, or hesitation. (恥やプライドなど、何かを無理やり、あるいは完全に捨て去る様子を表す。)
- 放擲: A relatively strong and formal verb, implying a decisive act of giving up, abandoning, or discarding something (often abstract things like plans, ideas, or positions) that was previously held or pursued. Not typically used for physically throwing away trash. (以前に保持していた、あるいは追求していたもの（計画、思想、地位といった抽象的なものが多い）を、きっぱりと諦める、放棄する、捨てるという、比較的強くフォーマルな動詞です。物理的にゴミを捨てる際には通常使いません。)
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