synonym Comparative
向ける
VS
私淑
Differences Between "向ける" and "私淑"
Option A
向ける
Meaning
to turn (something) toward; to point at; to direct
Reading
むける (mukeru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
ビジネスの課題解決のため、開発チームの全員がユーザー体験の向上へと真摯に意識を_______ようになりました。
For resolving business problems, all members of the development team came to sincerely direct their awareness toward improving the user experience.
Option B
私淑
Meaning
to admire and learn from someone without direct instruction; to be a private student of
Reading
ししゅく (shishuku)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
私はあの哲学者の著作を読み、彼を私淑している。
I read that philosopher's works and admire him as my private mentor.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to turn (something) toward; to point at; to direct)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 向ける: Refers to actively directing one's attention, eyes, or physical objects toward a specific target. Transitive verb. Opposing word: 背ける. Often used as 目を向ける or 意識を向ける. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To turn toward! "Please turn your beautiful gaze toward me and smile, Haruka-san!" ...っ! G-Gaze turned toward you! B-Baka! Don't request my eye contact so demandingly! But... since I am looking at you, you better not dare look away either! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『むける（向ける）よ！『ハルカ部長、あなたが照れてプイッと顔をそらすたびに、その可愛い顔を僕のほうへ優しく向けさせて、何度でもキスをしたくなります！』って…っ！顔を向けさせる！バカ！/// 何恥ずかしいイタズラを計画してるのよ！…でも、あんたの真剣な瞳が私だけに向けられている間は、最高に愛されてるって安心するから許してあげるわ！』
- 私淑: Implies admiration and learning from a master or someone respected, without being formally taught by them or even meeting them. It's a self-initiated learning and respect.
- 向ける: Refers to actively directing one's attention, eyes, or physical objects toward a specific target. Transitive verb. Opposing word: 背ける. Often used as 目を向ける or 意識を向ける. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To turn toward! "Please turn your beautiful gaze toward me and smile, Haruka-san!" ...っ! G-Gaze turned toward you! B-Baka! Don't request my eye contact so demandingly! But... since I am looking at you, you better not dare look away either! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『むける（向ける）よ！『ハルカ部長、あなたが照れてプイッと顔をそらすたびに、その可愛い顔を僕のほうへ優しく向けさせて、何度でもキスをしたくなります！』って…っ！顔を向けさせる！バカ！/// 何恥ずかしいイタズラを計画してるのよ！…でも、あんたの真剣な瞳が私だけに向けられている間は、最高に愛されてるって安心するから許してあげるわ！』
- 私淑: Implies admiration and learning from a master or someone respected, without being formally taught by them or even meeting them. It's a self-initiated learning and respect.
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