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synonym Comparative
お邪魔する
VS
おっくう

Differences Between "お邪魔する" and "おっくう"

Option A
お邪魔する
Meaning
to visit (someone's house), to bother, to interrupt (humble)
Reading
おじゃまする (o-jama suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
今週末、先生のお宅にお邪魔します。
I will visit my teacher's house this weekend.
Option B
おっくう
Meaning
bothersome, troublesome, feeling disinclined, a bother
Reading
おっくう (okkuu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
寒い日は、布団から出るのがおっくうになる。
On cold days, getting out of bed feels like a bother.

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Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(to visit (someone's house), to bother, to interrupt (humble))"?
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使い分け解説:
- お邪魔する: Humble expression used when visiting someone's home or office, implying that one might be bothering them. Also used when interrupting a conversation or activity. (「お邪魔します」)
- おっくう: Describes a feeling of reluctance or bother to do something because it seems troublesome, inconvenient, or requires effort. Often implies procrastination or a lack of motivation. Used as an adjective (〜な) or adverbially (〜に感じる).
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