synonym Comparative
持ち越す
VS
へりくだる
Differences Between "持ち越す" and "へりくだる"
Option A
持ち越す
Meaning
to carry over, to postpone, to defer (to the next day/month/etc.)
Reading
もちこす (mochikosu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
その問題は、来週の会議に持ち越されることになった。
That issue was decided to be carried over to next week's meeting.
Option B
へりくだる
Meaning
to humble oneself, to defer
Reading
へりくだる (herikudaru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
相手にへりくだった態度で接する。
To treat the other person with a humble attitude.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to carry over, to postpone, to defer (to the next day/month/etc.))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 持ち越す: Used when something (task, problem, balance, etc.) is not completed or resolved within the current period and is moved to the next period. (その期間中に終えられなかった物事や問題を、次の期間に繰り延べることを指す。)
- へりくだる: To show humility or respect by lowering oneself in speech or attitude, often used in formal or polite contexts when addressing superiors or elders. It emphasizes modesty.
- 持ち越す: Used when something (task, problem, balance, etc.) is not completed or resolved within the current period and is moved to the next period. (その期間中に終えられなかった物事や問題を、次の期間に繰り延べることを指す。)
- へりくだる: To show humility or respect by lowering oneself in speech or attitude, often used in formal or polite contexts when addressing superiors or elders. It emphasizes modesty.
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