synonym Comparative
信じる
VS
信頼
Differences Between "信じる" and "信頼"
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
信頼
Meaning
trust; reliance; confidence
Reading
しんらい (shinrai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は仕事が丁寧なので、多くの顧客から信頼されています。
Because his work is thorough, he is trusted by many clients.
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.
- 信頼: Refers to trust, reliance, or confidence placed in someone's character, ability, or honesty. Can be used with する as a verb (信頼する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Trust is built over time. And... to be honest... I trust you more than anyone else in the entire world! ...W-What?! Stop turning red! I-It's just professional trust!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『信頼関係を一朝一夕で築くことはできないわ。...でもね、私はあんたのことを、世界中の誰よりも深く信頼しているんだから。...な、何赤くなってんのよ！上司部下の仕事上の信頼の話よ！』
- 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.
- 信頼: Refers to trust, reliance, or confidence placed in someone's character, ability, or honesty. Can be used with する as a verb (信頼する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Trust is built over time. And... to be honest... I trust you more than anyone else in the entire world! ...W-What?! Stop turning red! I-It's just professional trust!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『信頼関係を一朝一夕で築くことはできないわ。...でもね、私はあんたのことを、世界中の誰よりも深く信頼しているんだから。...な、何赤くなってんのよ！上司部下の仕事上の信頼の話よ！』
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