synonym Comparative
軽視
VS
見返す
Differences Between "軽視" and "見返す"
Option A
軽視
Meaning
neglect; look down upon; make light of; ignore
Reading
けいし (keishi)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
安全対策を_______した結果、工場で防げたはずの事故が発生してしまいました。
As a result of neglecting safety measures, an accident that could have been prevented occurred at the factory.
Option B
見返す
Meaning
to look back at; to give someone a look back; to get revenge/prove oneself right (often after being looked down upon)
Reading
みかえす (mikaesu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は自分を馬鹿にした人たちを見返すために、一生懸命努力した。
He worked hard to prove himself to those who had made fun of him.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(neglect; look down upon; make light of; ignore)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 軽視: Refers to making light of something, neglecting, or ignoring its importance. Contrast with 重視 (to emphasize/value). Often used as 軽視する (to make light of). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Neglect? Don't neglect your health! Working overtime without eating is strictly prohibited! If you don't take care of yourself, who will look after...っ, I mean, who will do your work?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『軽視しないで！自分の体調管理を軽視するなんて許さないわ！ご飯を食べずに残業するの禁止！あんたが倒れたら、誰が私の…じゃなくて、仕事を支えるのよ！』
- 見返す: Can mean to look back at something or someone, or more often, to prove one's worth or get back at someone who underestimated you through success. (文字通り振り返って見る、または、見下された相手に対し、成功して自分の価値を証明する、復讐するという意味でも使われる。)
- 軽視: Refers to making light of something, neglecting, or ignoring its importance. Contrast with 重視 (to emphasize/value). Often used as 軽視する (to make light of). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Neglect? Don't neglect your health! Working overtime without eating is strictly prohibited! If you don't take care of yourself, who will look after...っ, I mean, who will do your work?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『軽視しないで！自分の体調管理を軽視するなんて許さないわ！ご飯を食べずに残業するの禁止！あんたが倒れたら、誰が私の…じゃなくて、仕事を支えるのよ！』
- 見返す: Can mean to look back at something or someone, or more often, to prove one's worth or get back at someone who underestimated you through success. (文字通り振り返って見る、または、見下された相手に対し、成功して自分の価値を証明する、復讐するという意味でも使われる。)
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