synonym Comparative
興じる
VS
堪能
Differences Between "興じる" and "堪能"
Option A
興じる
Meaning
to be amused, to enjoy oneself, to joke around
Reading
こうじる (kōjiru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
子供たちは新しいおもちゃで興じている。
The children are amusing themselves with their new toy.
Option B
堪能
Meaning
proficient, skilled; to be satisfied with, to enjoy to the full
Reading
たんのう (tannō)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼はフランス語に堪能だ。／温泉旅行を堪能した。
He is proficient in French. / I thoroughly enjoyed the hot spring trip.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to be amused, to enjoy oneself, to joke around)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 興じる: Often used to describe someone enjoying a situation, activity, or conversation, implying finding something amusing or entertaining. Can also be used reflexively. (何かを面白いと感じて楽しむ、または冗談を言って楽しむ様子を表す。)
- 堪能: Has two main meanings: being highly skilled or proficient in something (例: 英語に堪能), or thoroughly enjoying/savoring something (例: 旅行を堪能する). (主に二つの意味を持つ：ある分野で非常に優れている、熟達していること。または、十分に味わい楽しむこと)
- 興じる: Often used to describe someone enjoying a situation, activity, or conversation, implying finding something amusing or entertaining. Can also be used reflexively. (何かを面白いと感じて楽しむ、または冗談を言って楽しむ様子を表す。)
- 堪能: Has two main meanings: being highly skilled or proficient in something (例: 英語に堪能), or thoroughly enjoying/savoring something (例: 旅行を堪能する). (主に二つの意味を持つ：ある分野で非常に優れている、熟達していること。または、十分に味わい楽しむこと)
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