synonym Comparative
思案投げ首
VS
俯く
Differences Between "思案投げ首" and "俯く"
Option A
思案投げ首
Meaning
deep in thought with a bowed head, pondering deeply, in a quandary
Reading
しあん投げ首 (shian-nagekubi)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は難しい問題に直面し、思案投げ首の様子で座っていた。
Facing a difficult problem, he sat there, deep in thought with a bowed head.
Option B
俯く
Meaning
to look down; to hang one's head
Reading
うつむく (utsumuku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
失敗してしまい、彼は俯いてしまった。
He failed and hung his head in shame.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(deep in thought with a bowed head, pondering deeply, in a quandary)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 思案投げ首: An idiom describing a state of deep contemplation, often accompanied by a dejected or puzzled expression, with one's head bowed. Implies struggling to find a solution to a difficult problem. 難しい問題について深く考え込み、頭を垂れて困惑している様子を表す慣用句です。解決策が見つからずに悩んでいる状態を指します。
- 俯く: To lower one's head or face, often due to shyness, sadness, or shame. (恥ずかしさ、悲しみ、または不満などの理由で顔や頭を下に向ける様子。)
- 思案投げ首: An idiom describing a state of deep contemplation, often accompanied by a dejected or puzzled expression, with one's head bowed. Implies struggling to find a solution to a difficult problem. 難しい問題について深く考え込み、頭を垂れて困惑している様子を表す慣用句です。解決策が見つからずに悩んでいる状態を指します。
- 俯く: To lower one's head or face, often due to shyness, sadness, or shame. (恥ずかしさ、悲しみ、または不満などの理由で顔や頭を下に向ける様子。)
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