homonym Comparative
凌ぐ
VS
しのぐ
Differences Between "凌ぐ" and "しのぐ"
Option A
凌ぐ
Meaning
to endure, to brave, to get over, to tide over, to surpass
Reading
しのぐ (shinogu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
寒い冬を暖炉の火で凌いだ。
We endured the cold winter with the fireplace.
Option B
しのぐ
Meaning
bear, endure, get over; surpass, excel
Reading
しのぐ (shinogu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
何とかこの危機をしのぎたい。
I want to somehow get over this crisis.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to endure, to brave, to get over, to tide over, to surpass)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 凌ぐ: 困難や苦境を乗り越える、または、他よりも優れていることを表す他動詞です。/ A transitive verb meaning to overcome difficulties or hardships, or to excel/surpass others.
- しのぐ: 1. To endure or overcome a difficult situation (e.g., cold, hunger, crisis). 2. To be superior to something or someone. (耐え抜く、乗り越える、凌ぐ)
- 凌ぐ: 困難や苦境を乗り越える、または、他よりも優れていることを表す他動詞です。/ A transitive verb meaning to overcome difficulties or hardships, or to excel/surpass others.
- しのぐ: 1. To endure or overcome a difficult situation (e.g., cold, hunger, crisis). 2. To be superior to something or someone. (耐え抜く、乗り越える、凌ぐ)
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