synonym Comparative
信頼
VS
確信
Differences Between "信頼" and "確信"
Option A
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.
Option B
確信
Meaning
conviction; confidence; firm belief
Reading
かくしん (kakushin)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼のこれまでの実績を見て、私はプロジェクトが成功することを_______しました。
Looking at his past achievements, I was convinced that the project would succeed.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(trust; reliance; confidence)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 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！』
- 確信: Refers to having a firm belief, conviction, or absolute confidence about a fact or future result. Can be used with する as a verb (確信する). Often used with 確信を持つ (to have conviction). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Ultimate conviction! I have already 100% determined and believed that you are the one destined to make me happy forever! So, act according to my conviction!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『私の絶対的な確信よ！あんたが私と一生添い遂げて、私を世界一幸せにする運命の男だって、私はすでに100%「確信」してるんだからね！早くその確信に応えなさい！』
- 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！』
- 確信: Refers to having a firm belief, conviction, or absolute confidence about a fact or future result. Can be used with する as a verb (確信する). Often used with 確信を持つ (to have conviction). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Ultimate conviction! I have already 100% determined and believed that you are the one destined to make me happy forever! So, act according to my conviction!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『私の絶対的な確信よ！あんたが私と一生添い遂げて、私を世界一幸せにする運命の男だって、私はすでに100%「確信」してるんだからね！早くその確信に応えなさい！』
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