synonym Comparative
恋人
VS
大した
Differences Between "恋人" and "大した"
Option A
恋人
Meaning
lover, significant other, sweetheart, boyfriend/girlfriend
Reading
こいびと (koibito)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
彼には優しい恋人がいます。
He has a kind girlfriend.
Option B
大した
Meaning
significant, great, awful (often with negation)
Reading
たいした (taishita)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
大した問題じゃないよ。
It's not a big deal.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(lover, significant other, sweetheart, boyfriend/girlfriend)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 恋人: Refers to a romantic partner. Used for both male and female partners.
- 大した: Often used in negative sentences like「大したことない」(not a big deal) to diminish importance, or positively for 'great achievement' (e.g., 大した努力).
- 恋人: Refers to a romantic partner. Used for both male and female partners.
- 大した: Often used in negative sentences like「大したことない」(not a big deal) to diminish importance, or positively for 'great achievement' (e.g., 大した努力).
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