synonym Comparative
熱意
VS
待ち遠しい
Differences Between "熱意" and "待ち遠しい"
Option A
熱意
Meaning
enthusiasm; zeal; passion; eager intention
Reading
ねつい (netsui)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼の新しい教育システムの導入に対する強い_______は、ついに文部科学省をも動かしました。
His strong enthusiasm toward the introduction of the new educational system finally moved even the Ministry of Education.
Option B
待ち遠しい
Meaning
can't wait for; longing for; eager for
Reading
まちどおしい (machidooshii)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
夏休みが待ち遠しい。
I can't wait for summer vacation.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(enthusiasm; zeal; passion; eager intention)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 熱意: Refers to intense enthusiasm, zeal, passion, or eager intentions toward a goal, work, or relationship. Often used as 熱意を持って (with enthusiasm) or 熱意を示す (show enthusiasm). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Enthusiasm! Passion! Keep your intense passion toward our shared future burning at maximum heat forever! Giving up is strictly forbidden!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『熱意よ！仕事への熱意！そしてね…私を世界一幸せにするっていう目標への熱意！その熱意を、毎日最高温度のフルパワーで燃やし続けなさい！冷めることは許さないわ！』
- 待ち遠しい: An i-adjective expressing a strong desire for something pleasant to happen soon. (何か良いことが早く起こってほしいと強く願う気持ちを表す形容詞です。)
- 熱意: Refers to intense enthusiasm, zeal, passion, or eager intentions toward a goal, work, or relationship. Often used as 熱意を持って (with enthusiasm) or 熱意を示す (show enthusiasm). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Enthusiasm! Passion! Keep your intense passion toward our shared future burning at maximum heat forever! Giving up is strictly forbidden!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『熱意よ！仕事への熱意！そしてね…私を世界一幸せにするっていう目標への熱意！その熱意を、毎日最高温度のフルパワーで燃やし続けなさい！冷めることは許さないわ！』
- 待ち遠しい: An i-adjective expressing a strong desire for something pleasant to happen soon. (何か良いことが早く起こってほしいと強く願う気持ちを表す形容詞です。)
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