synonym Comparative
差し止める
VS
戒める
Differences Between "差し止める" and "戒める"
Option A
差し止める
Meaning
to prohibit, to forbid, to suspend, to enjoin
Reading
さしとめる (sashitomeru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
裁判所はその工事の続行を差し止めた。
The court prohibited the continuation of that construction.
Option B
戒める
Meaning
to warn; to admonish; to caution; to rebuke; to prohibit
Reading
いましめる (imashimeru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
先生は生徒に遅刻しないよう戒めた。
The teacher admonished the students not to be late.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to prohibit, to forbid, to suspend, to enjoin)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 差し止める: A formal term meaning to legally or officially stop or prevent an action, activity, or event. Often used in contexts of law, regulations, or official commands. 例: 建設工事を差し止める (to prohibit construction work).
- 戒める: To warn someone not to do something, or to scold them for doing wrong, often with the intent of preventing future mistakes. Can also mean to self-admonish. (過ちや悪い行為をしないように注意する、叱る)
- 差し止める: A formal term meaning to legally or officially stop or prevent an action, activity, or event. Often used in contexts of law, regulations, or official commands. 例: 建設工事を差し止める (to prohibit construction work).
- 戒める: To warn someone not to do something, or to scold them for doing wrong, often with the intent of preventing future mistakes. Can also mean to self-admonish. (過ちや悪い行為をしないように注意する、叱る)
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