synonym Comparative
信頼する
VS
過信
Differences Between "信頼する" and "過信"
Option A
信頼する
Meaning
to trust; to rely on; to have confidence in
Reading
しんらいする (shinrai suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼はどんな時も約束を守るので、皆から信頼されています。
He is trusted by everyone because he always keeps his promises.
Option B
過信
Meaning
overconfidence; placing too much trust; overestimating one's ability
Reading
かしん (kashin)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
自分の運転技術を_______するあまり、彼はスピードを出しすぎてカーブを曲がりきれず、自損事故を起こしました。
Overestimating his driving skill too much, he sped up too much, failed to turn the curve, and caused a self-inflicted accident.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to trust; to rely on; to have confidence in)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 信頼する: A する-verb meaning 'to trust' or 'to rely on'. It expresses a strong belief in someone's honesty, ability, or reliability. Can be used for people, organizations, or products. Often used in formal or serious contexts.
- 過信: Refers to overconfidence, placing too much trust in someone/something, or overestimating one's own ability, which often leads to failure. Often used as 自己の能力を過信する or 過信は禁物. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Overconfidence! Don't overestimate your ability to survive without me! If you're not next to me, my heart gets completely dried up in a second! Understand?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『か、過信よ！『ハルカさんは強がりだから、俺がいなくても仕事も私生活も平気だろう』なんて過信（誤解）しないでよね！あんたがいないと、私の心は1秒で寂しさで干からびちゃうんだから！自覚しなさい！』
- 信頼する: A する-verb meaning 'to trust' or 'to rely on'. It expresses a strong belief in someone's honesty, ability, or reliability. Can be used for people, organizations, or products. Often used in formal or serious contexts.
- 過信: Refers to overconfidence, placing too much trust in someone/something, or overestimating one's own ability, which often leads to failure. Often used as 自己の能力を過信する or 過信は禁物. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Overconfidence! Don't overestimate your ability to survive without me! If you're not next to me, my heart gets completely dried up in a second! Understand?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『か、過信よ！『ハルカさんは強がりだから、俺がいなくても仕事も私生活も平気だろう』なんて過信（誤解）しないでよね！あんたがいないと、私の心は1秒で寂しさで干からびちゃうんだから！自覚しなさい！』
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