synonym Comparative
謝罪
VS
未練
Differences Between "謝罪" and "未練"
Option A
謝罪
Meaning
apology; expressing regret
Reading
しゃざい (shazai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は自分の過ちを認め、心から謝罪した。
He admitted his mistake and sincerely apologized.
Option B
未練
Meaning
lingering affection; regret; attachment; pining for the past
Reading
みれん (miren)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
別れた恋人に対する_______を断ち切るために、彼は思い出の品をすべて処分しました。
To cut off the lingering affection for his former lover, he disposed of all the items of memories.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(apology; expressing regret)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 謝罪: 「謝罪」は、過ちを認め、申し訳ない気持ちを表す名詞です。個人的な「ごめんなさい」よりもフォーマルで、公式な場面や重大な件について使われることが多いです。動詞は「謝罪する」です。(Shazai is a noun meaning an apology, an act of admitting a mistake and expressing regret. It is more formal than 'gomen nasai' and is often used in official contexts or for serious matters. The verb form is 'shazai suru'.)
- 未練: Refers to lingering affection, regret, or a pining attachment to the past, especially in romantic breaks or failed opportunities. Often used as 未練がある or 未練がましい. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Lingering affection! Stop pining over useless past mistakes and focus 100% on the warm love in front of you! Keep your pining strictly for ME!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『み、未練？！他の女と喋ったどうでもいい過去に未練たらたら残してないで、今目の前にいる私の温もりに100%集中しなさい！私への未練（愛）だけは、一生手放しちゃダメなんだからね！』
- 謝罪: 「謝罪」は、過ちを認め、申し訳ない気持ちを表す名詞です。個人的な「ごめんなさい」よりもフォーマルで、公式な場面や重大な件について使われることが多いです。動詞は「謝罪する」です。(Shazai is a noun meaning an apology, an act of admitting a mistake and expressing regret. It is more formal than 'gomen nasai' and is often used in official contexts or for serious matters. The verb form is 'shazai suru'.)
- 未練: Refers to lingering affection, regret, or a pining attachment to the past, especially in romantic breaks or failed opportunities. Often used as 未練がある or 未練がましい. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Lingering affection! Stop pining over useless past mistakes and focus 100% on the warm love in front of you! Keep your pining strictly for ME!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『み、未練？！他の女と喋ったどうでもいい過去に未練たらたら残してないで、今目の前にいる私の温もりに100%集中しなさい！私への未練（愛）だけは、一生手放しちゃダメなんだからね！』
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