synonym Comparative
支配
VS
はばかる
Differences Between "支配" and "はばかる"
Option A
支配
Meaning
domination; control; rule; governing; mastery over others
Reading
しはい (shihai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
その強大な帝国は、周辺の小国を次々と武力で_______下におき、広大な領土を統治しました。
That powerful empire placed neighboring small nations under its rule one after another by force, governing vast territories.
Option B
はばかる
Meaning
to hesitate; to be afraid of what others might think; to be self-conscious
Reading
はばかる (habakaru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
人目をはばからず大声で笑った。
I laughed loudly without caring about what others thought.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(domination; control; rule; governing; mastery over others)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 支配: Refers to domination, control, rule, or governing over a country, people, or someone's heart/mind (can also refer to administrative control). Often used as 支配者 (ruler/dominator) or 支配する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Domination! Control! I shall completely dominate your heart with my ultimate tsundere love! Be my faithful partner who never looks at others!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『しはい（支配）よ！私のこの絶対的な『ツンデレ愛』であんたの心を完璧に支配してあげるわ！他の誰の誘惑にも動じない、私だけの忠実な旦那様になりなさい！』
- はばかる: Often used in the negative form (はばからず) to mean "without hesitation" or "openly," or to describe someone acting without regard for others' opinions. In its positive form, it means to refrain due to others' opinions/presence.
- 支配: Refers to domination, control, rule, or governing over a country, people, or someone's heart/mind (can also refer to administrative control). Often used as 支配者 (ruler/dominator) or 支配する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Domination! Control! I shall completely dominate your heart with my ultimate tsundere love! Be my faithful partner who never looks at others!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『しはい（支配）よ！私のこの絶対的な『ツンデレ愛』であんたの心を完璧に支配してあげるわ！他の誰の誘惑にも動じない、私だけの忠実な旦那様になりなさい！』
- はばかる: Often used in the negative form (はばからず) to mean "without hesitation" or "openly," or to describe someone acting without regard for others' opinions. In its positive form, it means to refrain due to others' opinions/presence.
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