synonym Comparative
敬意
VS
面目
Differences Between "敬意" and "面目"
Option A
敬意
Meaning
respect; honor; homage
Reading
けいい (keii)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
素晴らしい業績を残した先輩に、心からの敬意を表します。
I express my heartfelt respect to the senior who left outstanding achievements.
Option B
面目
Meaning
honor, reputation, dignity, face (as in 'lose face')
Reading
めんぼく (menboku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の失敗で会社は面目を失った。
The company lost face due to his failure.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(respect; honor; homage)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 敬意: Refers to feelings of respect, honor, or homage shown toward someone. Often used with 敬意を表する (to show respect) or 敬意を払う (to pay respect). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'You must show proper respect toward your manager! I mean, I train you so hard! ...But... in return... I secretly show ultimate respect toward your effort too... W-Wait, forget that!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『上司である私に対して、もっと敬意を払いなさいよね！...でもね...私もあんたの日々の頑張りに対しては、心の底から敬意を表しているんだからね！...って、照れるわね！』
- 面目: Refers to one's honor, dignity, or good name, especially in front of others. Often used in phrases like 面目を保つ (menboku o tamotsu - to save face) or 面目を失う (menboku o ushinau - to lose face/honor). 人に対する体面や名誉、あるいは世間に対する名誉。
- 敬意: Refers to feelings of respect, honor, or homage shown toward someone. Often used with 敬意を表する (to show respect) or 敬意を払う (to pay respect). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'You must show proper respect toward your manager! I mean, I train you so hard! ...But... in return... I secretly show ultimate respect toward your effort too... W-Wait, forget that!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『上司である私に対して、もっと敬意を払いなさいよね！...でもね...私もあんたの日々の頑張りに対しては、心の底から敬意を表しているんだからね！...って、照れるわね！』
- 面目: Refers to one's honor, dignity, or good name, especially in front of others. Often used in phrases like 面目を保つ (menboku o tamotsu - to save face) or 面目を失う (menboku o ushinau - to lose face/honor). 人に対する体面や名誉、あるいは世間に対する名誉。
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