synonym Comparative
切実
VS
はなはだしい
Differences Between "切実" and "はなはだしい"
Option A
切実
Meaning
earnest, serious, pressing, acute (e.g., problem)
Reading
せつじつ (setsujitsu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の平和への願いは、とても切実なものだった。
His wish for peace was a very earnest one.
Option B
はなはだしい
Meaning
extreme, serious, tremendous, appalling
Reading
はなはだしい (hanahadashii)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の態度は甚だしい無礼だった。
His attitude was extremely rude.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(earnest, serious, pressing, acute (e.g., problem))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 切実: 心から深く感じられること、または問題などが差し迫っていることを表します。「切実な願い」のように形容動詞として、「切実に願う」のように副詞としても使われます。
- はなはだしい: Often used to describe something negative or undesirable to a great degree. Can also be used for something positive, but less common. Has a slightly formal nuance.
- 切実: 心から深く感じられること、または問題などが差し迫っていることを表します。「切実な願い」のように形容動詞として、「切実に願う」のように副詞としても使われます。
- はなはだしい: Often used to describe something negative or undesirable to a great degree. Can also be used for something positive, but less common. Has a slightly formal nuance.
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