synonym Comparative
けじめ
VS
横着
Differences Between "けじめ" and "横着"
Option A
けじめ
Meaning
distinction; boundary; line (between good/bad, public/private); sense of responsibility
Reading
けじめ (kejime)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
仕事とプライベートのけじめはしっかりつけるべきだ。
You should properly maintain the distinction between work and private life.
Option B
横着
Meaning
laziness, cutting corners, shirking responsibility, impertinence
Reading
おうちゃく (ōchaku)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼はいつも仕事を横着する癖がある。
He always has a habit of shirking work.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(distinction; boundary; line (between good/bad, public/private); sense of responsibility)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- けじめ: Refers to a clear distinction or boundary between different things, especially in terms of behavior, responsibility, or roles (e.g., work/private life, good/bad, right/wrong). It also implies having a sense of discipline and knowing where to draw the line. Often used in contexts of maintaining order or integrity.
- 横着: Describes behavior where someone tries to avoid work or responsibility by taking shortcuts, being lazy, or being disrespectful/cheeky. Can be a noun or な-adjective.
- けじめ: Refers to a clear distinction or boundary between different things, especially in terms of behavior, responsibility, or roles (e.g., work/private life, good/bad, right/wrong). It also implies having a sense of discipline and knowing where to draw the line. Often used in contexts of maintaining order or integrity.
- 横着: Describes behavior where someone tries to avoid work or responsibility by taking shortcuts, being lazy, or being disrespectful/cheeky. Can be a noun or な-adjective.
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