synonym Comparative
困惑
VS
当惑
Differences Between "困惑" and "当惑"
Option A
困惑
Meaning
Perplexity; bewilderment; confusion
Reading
こんわく (konwaku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
突然の質問に、彼は少し困惑した様子だった。
He looked a little bewildered by the sudden question.
Option B
当惑
Meaning
bewilderment, perplexity, embarrassment, confusion
Reading
とうわく (tōwaku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
突然の質問に彼は当惑した様子だった。
He looked bewildered by the sudden question.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(Perplexity; bewilderment; confusion)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 困惑: Refers to a state of being puzzled, embarrassed, or at a loss due to a difficult situation or misunderstanding. Often used with する (suru) as a verb (困惑する).
- 当惑: Describes a state of being confused, embarrassed, or puzzled by an unexpected situation or question. Often used with する (suru) as 当惑する. (予期せぬ状況や質問に対して、困惑したり、恥ずかしく思ったりする状態を表す。「当惑する」と動詞として使うことが多い。)
- 困惑: Refers to a state of being puzzled, embarrassed, or at a loss due to a difficult situation or misunderstanding. Often used with する (suru) as a verb (困惑する).
- 当惑: Describes a state of being confused, embarrassed, or puzzled by an unexpected situation or question. Often used with する (suru) as 当惑する. (予期せぬ状況や質問に対して、困惑したり、恥ずかしく思ったりする状態を表す。「当惑する」と動詞として使うことが多い。)
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