synonym Comparative
真面目
VS
厳粛な
Differences Between "真面目" and "厳粛な"
Option A
真面目
Meaning
serious; honest; earnest; sober; grave; diligent
Reading
まじめ (majime)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼はどんなに小さな日常業務であっても、手を抜かずに_______に取り組む姿勢が高く評価され、最年少で昇進を果たしました。
The attitude where he seriously tackles even the smallest daily operations without slacking was highly evaluated, and he achieved promotion at the youngest age.
Option B
厳粛な
Meaning
solemn, grave, austere
Reading
げんしゅくな (genshukuna)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
式典は厳粛な雰囲気の中で執り行われた。
The ceremony was conducted in a solemn atmosphere.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(serious; honest; earnest; sober; grave; diligent)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 真面目: Refers to being serious, honest, earnest, or diligent in work, attitude, or lifestyle. Often used as 真面目な人 or 真面目に働く. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Serious! "I am extremely serious about loving Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To be so serious about your love! B-But since I am also 1,000% serious about you, you must take responsibility and stay next to me forever! Understood?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『まじめ（真面目）よ！『僕はハルカ部長への愛に対して、世界一真面目（真剣）です！』って…っ！そんな100%本気の真顔で言うなんて！バカ！…私もあんたに対して真面目（本気）なんだから、責任を取って一生私の隣にいなさい！』
- 厳粛な: Describes an atmosphere, event, or person's demeanor that is serious, formal, and without levity. Often implies importance or sacredness. It's a な-adjective.
- 真面目: Refers to being serious, honest, earnest, or diligent in work, attitude, or lifestyle. Often used as 真面目な人 or 真面目に働く. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Serious! "I am extremely serious about loving Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To be so serious about your love! B-But since I am also 1,000% serious about you, you must take responsibility and stay next to me forever! Understood?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『まじめ（真面目）よ！『僕はハルカ部長への愛に対して、世界一真面目（真剣）です！』って…っ！そんな100%本気の真顔で言うなんて！バカ！…私もあんたに対して真面目（本気）なんだから、責任を取って一生私の隣にいなさい！』
- 厳粛な: Describes an atmosphere, event, or person's demeanor that is serious, formal, and without levity. Often implies importance or sacredness. It's a な-adjective.
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