synonym Comparative
きまりが悪い
VS
億劫
Differences Between "きまりが悪い" and "億劫"
Option A
きまりが悪い
Meaning
awkward; embarrassing; feeling ashamed
Reading
きまりがわるい (kimari ga warui)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
遅刻して、きまりが悪かった。
I was late and felt awkward/embarrassed.
Option B
億劫
Meaning
bothersome, troublesome (feeling reluctant to do something)
Reading
おっくう (okkū)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
寒い日は、外に出るのが億劫になる。
On cold days, it feels too troublesome to go outside.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(awkward; embarrassing; feeling ashamed)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- きまりが悪い: Describes the feeling of embarrassment, awkwardness, or discomfort due to a social faux pas, being caught in an awkward situation, or being in a disadvantageous/unfavorable position.
- 億劫: Describes a feeling of reluctance or the mental burden of starting something, often due to perceived difficulty or lack of motivation. 日本語では、何かをするのが面倒だと感じるときに使われます。
- きまりが悪い: Describes the feeling of embarrassment, awkwardness, or discomfort due to a social faux pas, being caught in an awkward situation, or being in a disadvantageous/unfavorable position.
- 億劫: Describes a feeling of reluctance or the mental burden of starting something, often due to perceived difficulty or lack of motivation. 日本語では、何かをするのが面倒だと感じるときに使われます。
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