synonym Comparative
挙動
VS
ひんしゅく
Differences Between "挙動" and "ひんしゅく"
Option A
挙動
Meaning
behavior, conduct, actions
Reading
きょどう (kyodō)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の不審な挙動が警察の注意を引いた。
His suspicious behavior drew the attention of the police.
Option B
ひんしゅく
Meaning
displeasure; disapproval; criticism (often for inappropriate behavior)
Reading
ひんしゅく (hinshuku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
公共の場で大声で話して、周囲のひんしゅくを買った。
Talking loudly in a public place, I incurred the displeasure of those around me.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(behavior, conduct, actions)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 挙動: Often used to describe someone's specific movements or actions, especially when they seem suspicious, unusual, or are being observed. 不審な点がある場合や、観察されている場合の、具体的な動きや行動を指すことが多いです。
- ひんしゅく: Refers to the strong disapproval or displeasure from others, often expressed by sighs or frowns, due to one's inappropriate or inconsiderate actions. Often used with 「買う」 (kau - to incur) or 「受ける」 (ukeru - to receive).
- 挙動: Often used to describe someone's specific movements or actions, especially when they seem suspicious, unusual, or are being observed. 不審な点がある場合や、観察されている場合の、具体的な動きや行動を指すことが多いです。
- ひんしゅく: Refers to the strong disapproval or displeasure from others, often expressed by sighs or frowns, due to one's inappropriate or inconsiderate actions. Often used with 「買う」 (kau - to incur) or 「受ける」 (ukeru - to receive).
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