synonym Comparative
決断
VS
ひるがえる
Differences Between "決断" and "ひるがえる"
Option A
決断
Meaning
decision, determination, resolution (to do something)
Reading
けつだん (ketsudan)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は家族のために会社を辞める決断をした。
He made the decision to quit his job for his family.
Option B
ひるがえる
Meaning
to flutter, to turn over, to reverse (a decision/opinion)
Reading
ひるがえる (hirugaeru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
風に旗がひるがえっている。
The flag is fluttering in the wind.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(decision, determination, resolution (to do something))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 決断: Refers to a personal, firm decision or resolution, often implying courage or difficulty in making it. It's about an individual's will.
- ひるがえる: (1) For flags, curtains: to flutter in the wind. (2) For decisions, opinions: to be easily changed or reversed. (1. 旗やカーテンなどが風になびいて裏返ったり、なびいたりする様子。 2. 決定や意見などが、簡単に覆される様子。)
- 決断: Refers to a personal, firm decision or resolution, often implying courage or difficulty in making it. It's about an individual's will.
- ひるがえる: (1) For flags, curtains: to flutter in the wind. (2) For decisions, opinions: to be easily changed or reversed. (1. 旗やカーテンなどが風になびいて裏返ったり、なびいたりする様子。 2. 決定や意見などが、簡単に覆される様子。)
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