synonym Comparative
謹厳
VS
真面目な
Differences Between "謹厳" and "真面目な"
Option A
謹厳
Meaning
serious; solemn; grave; strict; austere
Reading
きんげん (kingen)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼はいつも謹厳な態度で仕事に取り組んでいる。
He always approaches his work with a serious and strict attitude.
Option B
真面目な
Meaning
serious, diligent
Reading
まじめな (majimena)
Syllabus Level
A2
Practical Example
これはとても真面目なですね。
This is very serious, diligent, isn't it?
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(serious; solemn; grave; strict; austere)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 謹厳: Describes a person's character, attitude, or appearance as being very serious, strict, and formal, often implying a lack of humor or lightheartedness. 真面目で厳格な態度や様子を指す。
- 真面目な: Essential structural term in CEFR A2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR A2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
- 謹厳: Describes a person's character, attitude, or appearance as being very serious, strict, and formal, often implying a lack of humor or lightheartedness. 真面目で厳格な態度や様子を指す。
- 真面目な: Essential structural term in CEFR A2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR A2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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