synonym Comparative
守る
VS
畏まる
Differences Between "守る" and "畏まる"
Option A
守る
Meaning
to protect, to defend, to obey
Reading
まもる (mamoru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
彼はいつも家族を守っています。
He always protects his family.
Option B
畏まる
Meaning
to sit/act respectfully; to obey with awe; to be stiff/formal
Reading
かしこまる (kashikomaru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
部長の前では、彼はいつも畏まって話す。
In front of the department manager, he always speaks with great respect.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to protect, to defend, to obey)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 守る: Can be used for 'protecting people/things' (例: 家族を守る) or 'obeying rules/promises' (例: 約束を守る).
- 畏まる: 目上の人に対して、かしこまった態度をとったり、謹んで言いつけを受けたりする様子を表します。非常に丁寧な態度です。
- 守る: Can be used for 'protecting people/things' (例: 家族を守る) or 'obeying rules/promises' (例: 約束を守る).
- 畏まる: 目上の人に対して、かしこまった態度をとったり、謹んで言いつけを受けたりする様子を表します。非常に丁寧な態度です。
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