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synonym Comparative
なげやり
VS
蓬頭垢面

Differences Between "なげやり" and "蓬頭垢面"

Option A
なげやり
Meaning
reckless, slovenly, half-hearted, irresponsible
Reading
なげやり (nageyari)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は失敗してから、仕事が投げやりになった。
After his failure, he became half-hearted about his work.
Option B
蓬頭垢面
Meaning
unkempt and slovenly appearance
Reading
ほうとうこうめん (houtoukoumen)
Syllabus Level
C2
Practical Example
私は蓬頭垢面に興味があります。
I am interested in unkempt and slovenly appearance.

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Which word fits this context: "(reckless, slovenly, half-hearted, irresponsible)"?
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使い分け解説:
- なげやり: Describes a lack of effort, enthusiasm, or care, often due to giving up or feeling hopeless. Implies a negative attitude.
- 蓬頭垢面: Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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