synonym Comparative
慮る
VS
斟酌
Differences Between "慮る" and "斟酌"
Option A
慮る
Meaning
to consider deeply; to take into account; to be thoughtful of others' feelings
Reading
おもんぱかる (omompakar(u))
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
周囲の人々の心情を十分に_______、彼はそのデリケートなニュースの発表を一時延期しました。
Deeply considering the feelings of the surrounding people, he temporarily postponed the announcement of the delicate news.
Option B
斟酌
Meaning
consideration, allowance, discretion, taking circumstances into account
Reading
しんしゃく (shinshaku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の病状を斟酌して、試験を免除することにした。
Taking his medical condition into consideration, we decided to exempt him from the exam.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to consider deeply; to take into account; to be thoughtful of others' feelings)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 慮る: Refers to considering deeply, taking into account, or being highly thoughtful of others' feelings, background, or future consequences before taking action. (A beautiful, formal literary verb). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To consider deeply! You must deeply consider the true feelings behind my strict words! When I say 'I hate you', it 100% means 'I love you so much I could die'! Read my heart!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『おもんぱかる！難読漢字だけど、社会人なら必須よ！私の「バカ！来ないで！」っていう言葉の裏にある「寂しいから今すぐぎゅっとして！」っていう乙女心を、深く慮って行動しなさいよね！』
- 斟酌: To take someone's feelings, circumstances, or situation into consideration when making a decision or judgment. Often used in polite or formal contexts. (相手の事情や気持ちを推し量り、それを考慮に入れること。)
- 慮る: Refers to considering deeply, taking into account, or being highly thoughtful of others' feelings, background, or future consequences before taking action. (A beautiful, formal literary verb). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To consider deeply! You must deeply consider the true feelings behind my strict words! When I say 'I hate you', it 100% means 'I love you so much I could die'! Read my heart!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『おもんぱかる！難読漢字だけど、社会人なら必須よ！私の「バカ！来ないで！」っていう言葉の裏にある「寂しいから今すぐぎゅっとして！」っていう乙女心を、深く慮って行動しなさいよね！』
- 斟酌: To take someone's feelings, circumstances, or situation into consideration when making a decision or judgment. Often used in polite or formal contexts. (相手の事情や気持ちを推し量り、それを考慮に入れること。)
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