synonym Comparative
見習う
VS
見聞
Differences Between "見習う" and "見聞"
Option A
見習う
Meaning
to learn by observation, to follow someone's example, to emulate
Reading
みならう (minarau)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
私はいつも先生の熱心な態度を見習うようにしています。
I always try to emulate my teacher's enthusiastic attitude.
Option B
見聞
Meaning
observation; information; experience
Reading
けんぶん (kenbun)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
海外旅行で多くの見聞を広めた。
I broadened my knowledge and experience through overseas travel.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to learn by observation, to follow someone's example, to emulate)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 見習う: Implies learning or adopting skills/behavior by observing someone else, often a senior or expert. Usually transitive.
- 見聞: Refers to knowledge and experience gained through seeing and hearing things. Often used with verbs like 「広める」(hiromeru - to broaden) or 「深める」(fukameru - to deepen).
- 見習う: Implies learning or adopting skills/behavior by observing someone else, often a senior or expert. Usually transitive.
- 見聞: Refers to knowledge and experience gained through seeing and hearing things. Often used with verbs like 「広める」(hiromeru - to broaden) or 「深める」(fukameru - to deepen).
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