synonym Comparative
猜疑
VS
払拭する
Differences Between "猜疑" and "払拭する"
Option A
猜疑
Meaning
suspicion; distrust; jealousy; harboring suspicious doubts
Reading
さいぎ (saigi)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
度重なる裏切りにより、彼は他人に対して強い_______心を抱くようになってしまいました。
Due to repeated betrayals, he came to harbor a strong suspicious mind toward others.
Option B
払拭する
Meaning
to wipe away, to sweep away, to dispel (doubts, rumors)
Reading
ふっしょくする (fusshoku suru)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
疑念を払拭するため、彼は詳細な説明をした。
He gave a detailed explanation to dispel the doubts.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(suspicion; distrust; jealousy; harboring suspicious doubts)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 猜疑: Refers to harboring suspicious doubts, distrust, or jealousy toward others' honesty or motives. Often used as 猜疑心 (suspicious mind) or 猜疑の目を向ける. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Suspicion? Distrust? S-So what if I'm looking at you with suspicious eyes?! I just want to make sure you're not flirting with other girls! S-Sincerity is most important!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『さい、猜疑？！私が猜疑心に満ちた目で他意を疑ってるのはね、あんたが影で他の女とイチャついてないか心配だからよ！誠実な心を見せなさいよね！』
- 払拭する: Used for clearing away negative things like doubts, anxieties, rumors, or bad images. (きれいにぬぐい去ること)
- 猜疑: Refers to harboring suspicious doubts, distrust, or jealousy toward others' honesty or motives. Often used as 猜疑心 (suspicious mind) or 猜疑の目を向ける. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Suspicion? Distrust? S-So what if I'm looking at you with suspicious eyes?! I just want to make sure you're not flirting with other girls! S-Sincerity is most important!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『さい、猜疑？！私が猜疑心に満ちた目で他意を疑ってるのはね、あんたが影で他の女とイチャついてないか心配だからよ！誠実な心を見せなさいよね！』
- 払拭する: Used for clearing away negative things like doubts, anxieties, rumors, or bad images. (きれいにぬぐい去ること)
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