synonym Comparative
もつ
VS
遠慮する
Differences Between "もつ" and "遠慮する"
Option A
もつ
Meaning
to hold, to carry
Reading
もつ (motsu)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
カバンを持ちます。
I carry a bag.
Option B
遠慮する
Meaning
to hold back, to refrain from, to be reserved, to decline
Reading
えんりょする (enryo suru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
気を使わずに、遠慮しないでください。
Please don't hesitate and make yourself at home.
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使い分け解説:
- もつ: Transitive verb. Refers to physically holding something in one's hand, or possessing an item. Can also mean 'to last' (e.g., 電池がもつ, denchi ga motsu - battery lasts).
- 遠慮する: To hesitate or hold back due to modesty, consideration for others, or politeness. Can mean to gently decline an offer or to be reserved. Often used in phrases like「遠慮なくどうぞ」(please don't hesitate).
- もつ: Transitive verb. Refers to physically holding something in one's hand, or possessing an item. Can also mean 'to last' (e.g., 電池がもつ, denchi ga motsu - battery lasts).
- 遠慮する: To hesitate or hold back due to modesty, consideration for others, or politeness. Can mean to gently decline an offer or to be reserved. Often used in phrases like「遠慮なくどうぞ」(please don't hesitate).
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