synonym Comparative
狼狽
VS
暗算
Differences Between "狼狽" and "暗算"
Option A
狼狽
Meaning
panic; confusion; dismay; fluster; losing one's head
Reading
ろうばい (rōbai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
予期せぬシステムの不具合が発生し、現場のエンジニアたちは激しく_______して対応が遅れてしまいました。
An unexpected system failure occurred, and the field engineers panicked intensely, delaying the response.
Option B
暗算
Meaning
mental arithmetic, calculation in one's head
Reading
あんざん (anzan)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼はどんな複雑な数字でも暗算で答えることができる。
He can answer any complex numbers by mental arithmetic.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(panic; confusion; dismay; fluster; losing one's head)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 狼狽: Refers to panic, confusion, dismay, or losing one's head/bearings in the face of sudden crisis or shocking news. Often used as 狼狽する or 狼狽え（うろたえ）る. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Panic! Dismay! Don't panic just because I made a joke like 'my parents are coming to greet you today'! Hurry up and show me your manly guts as my husband!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ろうばい（狼狽）？！私の『私の両親が今から会社に挨拶に来るわよ』っていう可愛い冗談に、そんなに狼狽（あわてる）ことないでしょ！早く私の夫としての度胸を決めなさい！バカ！』
- 暗算: Refers specifically to performing mathematical calculations without the aid of writing, a calculator, or abacus. It emphasizes the mental aspect.
- 狼狽: Refers to panic, confusion, dismay, or losing one's head/bearings in the face of sudden crisis or shocking news. Often used as 狼狽する or 狼狽え（うろたえ）る. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Panic! Dismay! Don't panic just because I made a joke like 'my parents are coming to greet you today'! Hurry up and show me your manly guts as my husband!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ろうばい（狼狽）？！私の『私の両親が今から会社に挨拶に来るわよ』っていう可愛い冗談に、そんなに狼狽（あわてる）ことないでしょ！早く私の夫としての度胸を決めなさい！バカ！』
- 暗算: Refers specifically to performing mathematical calculations without the aid of writing, a calculator, or abacus. It emphasizes the mental aspect.
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