synonym Comparative
納得する
VS
思い込む
Differences Between "納得する" and "思い込む"
Option A
納得する
Meaning
to understand; to be convinced; to accept
Reading
なっとくする (nattoku suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼の説明を聞いて、ようやく納得した。
After listening to his explanation, I finally understood.
Option B
思い込む
Meaning
to be under the impression that, to be convinced that, to be deluded into thinking
Reading
おもいこむ (omoikomu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は自分が天才だと思い込んでいる。
He is convinced that he is a genius.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to understand; to be convinced; to accept)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 納得する: Implies understanding and accepting something as reasonable or true after explanation or consideration. Often used in formal or serious contexts.
- 思い込む: To firmly believe something, often mistakenly, or to become deeply convinced of a belief. It implies a strong, sometimes incorrect, conviction.
- 納得する: Implies understanding and accepting something as reasonable or true after explanation or consideration. Often used in formal or serious contexts.
- 思い込む: To firmly believe something, often mistakenly, or to become deeply convinced of a belief. It implies a strong, sometimes incorrect, conviction.
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