synonym Comparative
きょとん
VS
途方に暮れる
Differences Between "きょとん" and "途方に暮れる"
Option A
きょとん
Meaning
(looking) blankly, with a puzzled look, bewildered
Reading
きょとん (kyoton)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は私の冗談にきょとんとした顔をした。
He looked bewildered at my joke.
Option B
途方に暮れる
Meaning
to be at a loss; to be bewildered; to be perplexed; to not know what to do
Reading
とほうにくれる (tohou ni kureru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
何をしたらいいのか、途方に暮れてしまった。
I was at a loss as to what to do.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "((looking) blankly, with a puzzled look, bewildered)"?
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使い分け解説:
- きょとん: An adverb, often used with 「とする」 or 「とした顔」. Describes a state of being completely puzzled and not understanding what's happening.
- 途方に暮れる: An idiomatic expression describing a state of extreme confusion or helplessness when faced with a difficult situation and no clear path forward. どうしたらよいかわからず、困り果てる様子を表します。
- きょとん: An adverb, often used with 「とする」 or 「とした顔」. Describes a state of being completely puzzled and not understanding what's happening.
- 途方に暮れる: An idiomatic expression describing a state of extreme confusion or helplessness when faced with a difficult situation and no clear path forward. どうしたらよいかわからず、困り果てる様子を表します。
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