synonym Comparative
聞き取る
VS
慕う
Differences Between "聞き取る" and "慕う"
Option A
聞き取る
Meaning
to catch (a person's words), to follow (a conversation), to understand by hearing
Reading
ききとる (kikitoru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
早すぎて、彼の言葉が_______ませんでした。
He spoke too fast, so I couldn't catch his words.
Option B
慕う
Meaning
yearn for; love and follow; adore; miss (someone)
Reading
したう (shitau)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
多くの教え子たちから恩師として_______れている彼は、退職後も相談に乗っています。
Adored as a mentor by many former students, he continues to offer advice even after retirement.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to catch (a person's words), to follow (a conversation), to understand by hearing)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 聞き取る: Implies active listening and comprehension, especially when the sound quality is poor, or the language is difficult.
- 慕う: Refers to yearning for, loving and following, adoring, or missing a teacher, parent, lover, or superior. Implies a warm emotional bond and wanting to be close to them. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Adore? Follow me? ...っ, I-It's not like I'm forcing you to follow me around! But... when you look at me with those adoring, loyal eyes, my heart skips a beat! Keep following me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『慕う？！あんたが私を慕って、トコトコと後ろをついてくるその健気な姿ね！…っ、言っておくけど、そんな熱い瞳で私を慕われたら、嬉しくてドキドキしちゃうじゃない！一生ついてきなさい！』
- 聞き取る: Implies active listening and comprehension, especially when the sound quality is poor, or the language is difficult.
- 慕う: Refers to yearning for, loving and following, adoring, or missing a teacher, parent, lover, or superior. Implies a warm emotional bond and wanting to be close to them. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Adore? Follow me? ...っ, I-It's not like I'm forcing you to follow me around! But... when you look at me with those adoring, loyal eyes, my heart skips a beat! Keep following me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『慕う？！あんたが私を慕って、トコトコと後ろをついてくるその健気な姿ね！…っ、言っておくけど、そんな熱い瞳で私を慕われたら、嬉しくてドキドキしちゃうじゃない！一生ついてきなさい！』
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