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synonym Comparative
くすぐったい
VS
億劫

Differences Between "くすぐったい" and "億劫"

Option A
くすぐったい
Meaning
ticklish; (feeling) embarrassed; awkward; shy
Reading
くすぐったい (kusuguttai)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
みんなの前で褒められて、なんだかくすぐったい気持ちになった。
I felt a bit embarrassed/shy being praised in front of everyone.
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.

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Which word fits this context: "(ticklish; (feeling) embarrassed; awkward; shy)"?
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使い分け解説:
- くすぐったい: 物理的に体が「くすぐったい」と感じる場合と、褒められたり注目されたりして「照れくさい」「気恥ずかしい」と感じる精神的な状況の両方に使われます。
- 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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