synonym Comparative
責める
VS
論う
Differences Between "責める" and "論う"
Option A
責める
Meaning
to blame, to accuse, to criticize
Reading
せめる (semeru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は自分の失敗を責めた。
He blamed himself for his failure.
Option B
論う
Meaning
to find fault with; to carp at; to criticize
Reading
論う(あげつらう)
Syllabus Level
C2PLUS
Practical Example
毎日、日本語を練習するために論う。
Every day, I find fault with; to carp at; to criticize to practice Japanese.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to blame, to accuse, to criticize)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 責める: Used when holding someone responsible for a mistake or failure, often implying a critical tone. Can be used for actions or words.
- 論う: Essential structural term in CEFR C2PLUS vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2PLUS語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
- 責める: Used when holding someone responsible for a mistake or failure, often implying a critical tone. Can be used for actions or words.
- 論う: Essential structural term in CEFR C2PLUS vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2PLUS語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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