synonym Comparative
思慕
VS
羨望
Differences Between "思慕" and "羨望"
Option A
思慕
Meaning
yearning, longing, adoration, admiration
Reading
しぼ (shibo)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は故郷を思慕する気持ちを忘れなかった。
He never forgot his feelings of longing for his hometown.
Option B
羨望
Meaning
envy, jealousy, admiration (with a hint of envy)
Reading
せんぼう (senbou)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼女の成功は、多くの同僚から羨望の眼差しで見られた。
Her success was viewed with envy by many colleagues.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(yearning, longing, adoration, admiration)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 思慕: 会えない人や故郷などを深く慕い、恋しく思う感情。尊敬や愛着が伴うことが多い。(A deep feeling of longing and affection for someone/something one cannot meet, like a person or one's hometown. Often accompanied by respect or adoration.)
- 羨望: Usually refers to a strong desire to possess what another has, often combined with admiration. It can be positive (aspiring to be like someone) or negative (jealousy). Often used as a noun with 「の的」「の眼差し」「を抱く」. 他人の才能や成功などをうらやましく思う気持ち。憧れの意味合いも含む。
- 思慕: 会えない人や故郷などを深く慕い、恋しく思う感情。尊敬や愛着が伴うことが多い。(A deep feeling of longing and affection for someone/something one cannot meet, like a person or one's hometown. Often accompanied by respect or adoration.)
- 羨望: Usually refers to a strong desire to possess what another has, often combined with admiration. It can be positive (aspiring to be like someone) or negative (jealousy). Often used as a noun with 「の的」「の眼差し」「を抱く」. 他人の才能や成功などをうらやましく思う気持ち。憧れの意味合いも含む。
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