synonym Comparative
懸念
VS
憂慮
Differences Between "懸念" and "憂慮"
Option A
懸念
Meaning
concern; anxiety; worry; apprehension; fear of bad outcomes
Reading
けねん (kenen)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
原材料価格の高騰による業績の悪化が、今後の大きな_______点となっています。
The worsening of performance due to the skyrocketing raw material prices has become a major point of concern for the future.
Option B
憂慮
Meaning
concern, anxiety, apprehension, worry
Reading
ゆうりょ (yuuryo)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
経済状況の悪化について、政府は深い憂慮を示した。
The government expressed deep concern over the worsening economic situation.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(concern; anxiety; worry; apprehension; fear of bad outcomes)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 懸念: Refers to concern, anxiety, worry, or apprehension regarding potential bad outcomes or risks. Often used as 懸念を示す (show concern) or 懸念を抱く. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Concern? Anxiety? I have strong concerns about your health! Working overtime without eating is strictly prohibited! Who will look after me...っ, I mean, who will do your work?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『懸念よ！あんたが無理して残業して風邪をひかないか、私は猛烈な懸念を抱いているのよ！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！すぐ帰りなさい！』
- 憂慮: A formal or somewhat stiff term for deep worry or concern about a situation or future event. (将来のことや状況について、深く心配したり案じたりする気持ちを表す、改まった言葉。)
- 懸念: Refers to concern, anxiety, worry, or apprehension regarding potential bad outcomes or risks. Often used as 懸念を示す (show concern) or 懸念を抱く. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Concern? Anxiety? I have strong concerns about your health! Working overtime without eating is strictly prohibited! Who will look after me...っ, I mean, who will do your work?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『懸念よ！あんたが無理して残業して風邪をひかないか、私は猛烈な懸念を抱いているのよ！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！すぐ帰りなさい！』
- 憂慮: A formal or somewhat stiff term for deep worry or concern about a situation or future event. (将来のことや状況について、深く心配したり案じたりする気持ちを表す、改まった言葉。)
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