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synonym Comparative
懇願
VS
ひたむきな

Differences Between "懇願" and "ひたむきな"

Option A
懇願
Meaning
pleading; entreaty; begging; earnest petition
Reading
こんがん (kongan)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
人質となった人々の家族は、大統領に対して早期の救出を涙ながらに_______しました。
The families of the people taken hostage tearfully pleaded with the president for an early rescue.
Option B
ひたむきな
Meaning
earnest, single-minded, intent, assiduous
Reading
ひたむきな (hitamuki na)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼女のひたむきな努力が実を結び、ついに夢を叶えた。
Her single-minded efforts bore fruit, and she finally achieved her dream.

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Which word fits this context: "(pleading; entreaty; begging; earnest petition)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 懇願: Refers to pleading, entreaty, begging, or making an extremely earnest petition/request to someone. Often used with する as a verb (懇願する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Pleading? Begging?! S-So what if I am pleading with you to stay for overtime?! I just want to talk with you a bit longer! ...っ, Shut up and stay!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『こ、懇願?!私が『もう少しだけ残業(お喋り)していきなさい!』ってあんたに頼み込むのは、ただの業務命令よ!…っ、懇願してるように見える?バカ!』
- ひたむきな: 一つの目標や目的だけを見つめ、わき目も振らずに熱心に取り組む様子を表す「な形容詞」。 (A 'na-adjective' describing someone who focuses on a single goal or purpose and works diligently without distraction.)
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