synonym Comparative
敬慕
VS
恩讐
Differences Between "敬慕" and "恩讐"
Option A
敬慕
Meaning
love and respect; deep admiration; holding in high esteem and affection
Reading
けいぼ (keibo)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
学界の重鎮である教授は、その誠実な人柄により、国内外の多くの研究者たちから広く_______されていました。
The professor, a heavyweight in the academic world, was widely loved and respected by many researchers at home and abroad due to his sincere personality.
Option B
恩讐
Meaning
gratitude and resentment; kindness and animosity; love and hate
Reading
おんしゅう (onshuu)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
長年の恩讐を超え、ついに二人は和解した。
Overcoming years of gratitude and resentment, the two finally reconciled.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(love and respect; deep admiration; holding in high esteem and affection)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 敬慕: Refers to deeply admiring, loving, and respecting someone, holding them in extremely high esteem both as a person and an authority figure. Often used as 〜を敬慕する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Love and respect! Accept my homemade bento with deep respect and affection! Show your gratitude and devotion with your biggest, happiest smile! Eat every bite!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『け、敬慕よ！私に対するリスペクトと愛を込めて、この私が朝早起きして作った特製お弁当を、敬慕の心で一粒残さず味わい尽くしなさい！あんたの愛を、その美味しい笑顔で証明するのよ！』
- 恩讐: Expresses the complex human emotions of both gratitude (恩) and resentment/hatred (讐). Often used in literary or dramatic contexts to describe relationships or past events. (恩義と恨みという相反する感情を併せ持つことを表す、文学的・劇的な表現です。)
- 敬慕: Refers to deeply admiring, loving, and respecting someone, holding them in extremely high esteem both as a person and an authority figure. Often used as 〜を敬慕する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Love and respect! Accept my homemade bento with deep respect and affection! Show your gratitude and devotion with your biggest, happiest smile! Eat every bite!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『け、敬慕よ！私に対するリスペクトと愛を込めて、この私が朝早起きして作った特製お弁当を、敬慕の心で一粒残さず味わい尽くしなさい！あんたの愛を、その美味しい笑顔で証明するのよ！』
- 恩讐: Expresses the complex human emotions of both gratitude (恩) and resentment/hatred (讐). Often used in literary or dramatic contexts to describe relationships or past events. (恩義と恨みという相反する感情を併せ持つことを表す、文学的・劇的な表現です。)
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