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synonym Comparative
軽率な
VS
性急

Differences Between "軽率な" and "性急"

Option A
軽率な
Meaning
rash; thoughtless; careless; hasty
Reading
けいそつな (keisotsu na)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
軽率な発言は、後で後悔することになります。
Rash remarks will lead to regret later.
Option B
性急
Meaning
hasty, impatient, impetuous, rash
Reading
せいきゅう (seikyū)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
性急な判断は避けるべきだ。
Hasty judgments should be avoided.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(rash; thoughtless; careless; hasty)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 軽率な: Describes actions or decisions made without careful thought or consideration, often leading to negative consequences.
- 性急: Describes an action or decision that is done too quickly or without enough consideration, often due to impatience. Can have a negative connotation. (せっかちさから、または十分な検討なしに、行動や決定があまりにも早く行われることを指します。否定的なニュアンスを持つことがあります。)
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