synonym Comparative
思い切り
VS
心ゆく
Differences Between "思い切り" and "心ゆく"
Option A
思い切り
Meaning
with all one's might, to one's heart's content, resolutely, boldly
Reading
おもいきり (omoikiri)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
今日は仕事を忘れて、思い切り遊ぼう！
Let's forget about work today and play to our heart's content!
Option B
心ゆく
Meaning
to be satisfied, to one's heart's content
Reading
こころゆく (kokoroyuku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
心ゆくまで楽しんでください。
Please enjoy yourself to your heart's content.
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Which word fits this context: "(with all one's might, to one's heart's content, resolutely, boldly)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 思い切り: Expresses doing something without hesitation or regret, often with intensity or to the fullest extent. Can also mean "as much as one wants" or "boldly". The form 「思い切って」 is also common.
- 心ゆく: Often used in the form「心ゆくまで (kokoroyuku made)」meaning 'to one's heart's content' or 'until fully satisfied.' 満足するまで十分に、気が済むまでという意味で使われます。特に「心ゆくまで」という形で使われることが多いです。
- 思い切り: Expresses doing something without hesitation or regret, often with intensity or to the fullest extent. Can also mean "as much as one wants" or "boldly". The form 「思い切って」 is also common.
- 心ゆく: Often used in the form「心ゆくまで (kokoroyuku made)」meaning 'to one's heart's content' or 'until fully satisfied.' 満足するまで十分に、気が済むまでという意味で使われます。特に「心ゆくまで」という形で使われることが多いです。
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