synonym Comparative
冷静な
VS
平気
Differences Between "冷静な" and "平気"
Option A
冷静な
Meaning
calm, composed, cool-headed
Reading
れいせいな (reisei na)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼はどんな時でも冷静な判断を下すことができる。
He can make calm judgments at any time.
Option B
平気
Meaning
calm, unconcerned, all right, fine
Reading
へいき (heiki)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
少しくらいの残業は、私にとっては平気だ。
A little overtime is fine for me.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(calm, composed, cool-headed)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 冷静な: Describes someone who is not easily upset or agitated, especially in difficult situations. It's a な-adjective. (困難な状況でも動揺せず、落ち着いている様子を表します。な形容詞です。)
- 平気: Describes a state of being undisturbed, not bothered, or unaffected by something that might normally cause concern or discomfort. Often implies resilience or lack of fear.
- 冷静な: Describes someone who is not easily upset or agitated, especially in difficult situations. It's a な-adjective. (困難な状況でも動揺せず、落ち着いている様子を表します。な形容詞です。)
- 平気: Describes a state of being undisturbed, not bothered, or unaffected by something that might normally cause concern or discomfort. Often implies resilience or lack of fear.
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