synonym Comparative
感嘆
VS
しみじみ
Differences Between "感嘆" and "しみじみ"
Option A
感嘆
Meaning
admiration; wonder; exclamation of praise; deeply impressed sigh
Reading
かんたん (kantan)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼女のあまりにも美しく伸びやかな歌声に、聴衆からは期せずして_______の声が漏れました。
At her incredibly beautiful and stretching singing voice, a sigh of admiration leaked unexpectedly from the audience.
Option B
しみじみ
Meaning
heartfelt, deeply, keenly; quietly, gently (onomatopoeia)
Reading
しみじみ (shimijimi)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
故郷の景色を見て、子どもの頃をしみじみ思い出した。
Looking at the scenery of my hometown, I deeply recalled my childhood.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(admiration; wonder; exclamation of praise; deeply impressed sigh)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 感嘆: Refers to admiration, wonder, or letting out a deeply impressed sigh/exclamation of praise toward someone's skill, kindness, or beauty. Often used as 感嘆の声をあげる (let out a sigh of admiration). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Admiration! Your straight, sincere kindness makes me sigh with absolute admiration! ...っ, You are truly my proud husband-candidate! I love you!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『かんたん（感嘆）よ！あんたのその、真っ直ぐで嘘偽りのない優しさには、思わず感嘆（深く感心）させられちゃうわ。…本当に、あんたは私の自慢の旦那候補なんだからね！大好き！』
- しみじみ: An onomatopoeic word expressing a deep, heartfelt feeling or reflection, often with a sense of sentimentality, nostalgia, or quiet appreciation. Can also describe a feeling sinking in profoundly.
- 感嘆: Refers to admiration, wonder, or letting out a deeply impressed sigh/exclamation of praise toward someone's skill, kindness, or beauty. Often used as 感嘆の声をあげる (let out a sigh of admiration). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Admiration! Your straight, sincere kindness makes me sigh with absolute admiration! ...っ, You are truly my proud husband-candidate! I love you!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『かんたん（感嘆）よ！あんたのその、真っ直ぐで嘘偽りのない優しさには、思わず感嘆（深く感心）させられちゃうわ。…本当に、あんたは私の自慢の旦那候補なんだからね！大好き！』
- しみじみ: An onomatopoeic word expressing a deep, heartfelt feeling or reflection, often with a sense of sentimentality, nostalgia, or quiet appreciation. Can also describe a feeling sinking in profoundly.
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