homonym Comparative
信じる
VS
しんじる
Differences Between "信じる" and "しんじる"
Option A
信じる
Meaning
to believe, to trust
Reading
しんじる (shinjiru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
私は自分の夢を信じています。
I believe in my own dreams.
Option B
しんじる
Meaning
to believe, to trust
Reading
しんじる (shinjiru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼の言葉を信じています。
I believe his words.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to believe, to trust)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 信じる: Can be used for believing in something (e.g., 神を信じる - to believe in God), believing someone's words (e.g., 彼の言葉を信じる - to believe his words), or trusting someone/something.
- しんじる: Refers to having faith or confidence in someone/something, or believing something to be true. (漢字: 信じる)
- 信じる: Can be used for believing in something (e.g., 神を信じる - to believe in God), believing someone's words (e.g., 彼の言葉を信じる - to believe his words), or trusting someone/something.
- しんじる: Refers to having faith or confidence in someone/something, or believing something to be true. (漢字: 信じる)
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