synonym Comparative
陥る
VS
病む
Differences Between "陥る" and "病む"
Option A
陥る
Meaning
to fall into (a bad situation), to sink into
Reading
おちいる (ochiiru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
会社は経営不振に陥ってしまった。
The company fell into financial difficulties.
Option B
病む
Meaning
to fall ill, to suffer from (a disease, a mental state)
Reading
やむ (yamu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼女は心の病を病んでいる。
She is suffering from a mental illness.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to fall into (a bad situation), to sink into)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 陥る: 好ましくない状況や困難な状態に、意図せず入ってしまうことを表します。(Indicates unintentionally falling into an undesirable or difficult situation.)
- 病む: A more formal or literary term for falling ill than '病気になる'. Often implies a more prolonged or serious illness, or mental suffering. Can also mean to worry or be troubled by something.
- 陥る: 好ましくない状況や困難な状態に、意図せず入ってしまうことを表します。(Indicates unintentionally falling into an undesirable or difficult situation.)
- 病む: A more formal or literary term for falling ill than '病気になる'. Often implies a more prolonged or serious illness, or mental suffering. Can also mean to worry or be troubled by something.
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