synonym Comparative
気がつく
VS
掲げる
Differences Between "気がつく" and "掲げる"
Option A
気がつく
Meaning
to notice, to realize, to become aware of
Reading
きがつく (kiga tsuku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
電車を降りるとき、財布がないことに気がついた。
When I got off the train, I realized I didn't have my wallet.
Option B
掲げる
Meaning
to put up (a notice), to display, to hoist (a flag), to set up (a goal)
Reading
かかげる (kakageru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は高い目標を掲げて日々の仕事に取り組んでいる。
He sets high goals and works on his daily tasks.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to notice, to realize, to become aware of)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 気がつく: 無意識のうちに、あるいは偶然に何かを発見したり、認識したりする時に使います。(Used when unintentionally or coincidentally discovering or becoming aware of something.)
- 掲げる: Used for displaying something publicly or formally, or for setting a high goal/ideal. (旗や目標など、公に高く示す、または理想として設定する際に使われます。)
- 気がつく: 無意識のうちに、あるいは偶然に何かを発見したり、認識したりする時に使います。(Used when unintentionally or coincidentally discovering or becoming aware of something.)
- 掲げる: Used for displaying something publicly or formally, or for setting a high goal/ideal. (旗や目標など、公に高く示す、または理想として設定する際に使われます。)
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