synonym Comparative
深刻
VS
はなはだしい
Differences Between "深刻" and "はなはだしい"
Option A
深刻
Meaning
serious, severe, grave, acute
Reading
しんこく (shinkoku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
地球温暖化は人類にとって深刻な問題だ。
Global warming is a serious problem for humanity.
Option B
はなはだしい
Meaning
extreme, serious, tremendous, appalling
Reading
はなはだしい (hanahadashii)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の態度は甚だしい無礼だった。
His attitude was extremely rude.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(serious, severe, grave, acute)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 深刻: Describes a situation, problem, or condition that is grave, critical, or of great concern. Often used as a な-adjective (深刻な問題 - serious problem) or with verbs like 深刻化する (shinkokuka suru - to become serious).
- はなはだしい: Often used to describe something negative or undesirable to a great degree. Can also be used for something positive, but less common. Has a slightly formal nuance.
- 深刻: Describes a situation, problem, or condition that is grave, critical, or of great concern. Often used as a な-adjective (深刻な問題 - serious problem) or with verbs like 深刻化する (shinkokuka suru - to become serious).
- はなはだしい: Often used to describe something negative or undesirable to a great degree. Can also be used for something positive, but less common. Has a slightly formal nuance.
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