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synonym Comparative
往生
VS
おちおち

Differences Between "往生" and "おちおち"

Option A
往生
Meaning
dying peacefully (esp. in Buddhism); giving up; being at one's wit's end
Reading
おうじょう (oujou)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は病と闘ったが、ついに往生した。
He fought his illness, but finally passed away.
Option B
おちおち
Meaning
(not) calmly, (not) peacefully
Reading
おちおち (ochiochi)
Syllabus Level
C1
Practical Example
私はおちおちに興味があります。
I am interested in (not) calmly, (not) peacefully.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(dying peacefully (esp. in Buddhism); giving up; being at one's wit's end)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 往生: 仏教用語で「極楽浄土へ生まれ変わる」という意味から転じて、「死ぬこと」や、困難な状況で「降参する」「困り果てる」といった意味でも使われます。
- おちおち: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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