synonym Comparative
目論見
VS
他意
Differences Between "目論見" and "他意"
Option A
目論見
Meaning
plan, scheme, project, intention
Reading
もくろみ (mokurami)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の会社買収の目論見は失敗に終わった。
His plan to acquire the company ended in failure.
Option B
他意
Meaning
ulterior motive; another intention; malice
Reading
たい (tai)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
私の言葉に他意はありません。
There was no ulterior motive in my words.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(plan, scheme, project, intention)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 目論見: 通常、具体的な行動を伴う計画や企みを指します。成功を期待するが、結果は不確定なニュアンスも含むことがあります。(Refers to a plan or scheme, usually involving concrete actions. Can include a nuance of expecting success but with an uncertain outcome.)
- 他意: Often used in negative contexts like 「他意はない」 (I have no ulterior motive/malice) to convey that one's actions are pure or without hidden intentions. 隠れた意図や悪意がないことを表す場合によく使われます。
- 目論見: 通常、具体的な行動を伴う計画や企みを指します。成功を期待するが、結果は不確定なニュアンスも含むことがあります。(Refers to a plan or scheme, usually involving concrete actions. Can include a nuance of expecting success but with an uncertain outcome.)
- 他意: Often used in negative contexts like 「他意はない」 (I have no ulterior motive/malice) to convey that one's actions are pure or without hidden intentions. 隠れた意図や悪意がないことを表す場合によく使われます。
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