synonym Comparative
驕り
VS
意地
Differences Between "驕り" and "意地"
Option A
驕り
Meaning
pride; arrogance; insolence; haughtiness from success
Reading
おごり (ogori)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
急速な事業拡大に成功した社長の胸にはいつしか_______が生じ、顧客の声を聞かなくなってしまいました。
Before anyone knew it, pride arose in the chest of the president who succeeded in rapid business expansion, and he stopped listening to customers' voices.
Option B
意地
Meaning
stubbornness; pride; obstinacy; backbone; willpower to stay strong
Reading
いじ (iji)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
自分の非を認めずにいつまでも_______を張り続けているのは、組織の調和を損なう原因となります。
Stubbornly continuing to act stubborn without admitting one's own fault is a cause that impairs the harmony of the organization.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(pride; arrogance; insolence; haughtiness from success)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 驕り: Refers to pride, arrogance, or haughtiness arising from success, power, or wealth, leading to looking down on others. Often used as 驕り高ぶる or 驕りがある. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Arrogance! Pride! Even if I have perfectly tamed you with my love, I shall keep loving you with zero arrogance and utmost humility! Feel deeply honored!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『おごり（驕り）よ！あんたを私の愛で完璧に飼い慣らしたからって、私は1ミリの『驕り』も持たずに、毎日謙虚にあんたを溺愛し続けるんだからね！ありがたく一生愛されなさい！』
- 意地: Refers to stubbornness, pride, obstinacy, backbone, or the willpower to stay strong and not yield (often used as 意地を張る meaning to act stubborn, or 意地汚い). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Stubbornness! Pride! Even if you praise me, my stubborn pride makes me say 'Baka!'... but indeed, I am extremely happy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『いじ（意地）！あんたに「今日も綺麗ですね」って言われても、恥ずかしさで意地を張って「バカ！うるさい！」って言っちゃうのよ！…でもね、本当は飛び上がるほど嬉しいんだから、優しく抱きしめなさい！』
- 驕り: Refers to pride, arrogance, or haughtiness arising from success, power, or wealth, leading to looking down on others. Often used as 驕り高ぶる or 驕りがある. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Arrogance! Pride! Even if I have perfectly tamed you with my love, I shall keep loving you with zero arrogance and utmost humility! Feel deeply honored!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『おごり（驕り）よ！あんたを私の愛で完璧に飼い慣らしたからって、私は1ミリの『驕り』も持たずに、毎日謙虚にあんたを溺愛し続けるんだからね！ありがたく一生愛されなさい！』
- 意地: Refers to stubbornness, pride, obstinacy, backbone, or the willpower to stay strong and not yield (often used as 意地を張る meaning to act stubborn, or 意地汚い). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Stubbornness! Pride! Even if you praise me, my stubborn pride makes me say 'Baka!'... but indeed, I am extremely happy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『いじ（意地）！あんたに「今日も綺麗ですね」って言われても、恥ずかしさで意地を張って「バカ！うるさい！」って言っちゃうのよ！…でもね、本当は飛び上がるほど嬉しいんだから、優しく抱きしめなさい！』
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