synonym Comparative
下
VS
思い込む
Differences Between "下" and "思い込む"
Option A
下
Meaning
down, below, under
Reading
した (shita)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
いすの下に猫がいます。
There is a cat under the chair.
Option B
思い込む
Meaning
to be under the impression that, to be convinced that, to be deluded into thinking
Reading
おもいこむ (omoikomu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は自分が天才だと思い込んでいる。
He is convinced that he is a genius.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(down, below, under)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 下: Used to indicate position 'under' or 'below' something. Also used for 'downstairs' or to indicate an 'inferior' position/rank.
- 思い込む: To firmly believe something, often mistakenly, or to become deeply convinced of a belief. It implies a strong, sometimes incorrect, conviction.
- 下: Used to indicate position 'under' or 'below' something. Also used for 'downstairs' or to indicate an 'inferior' position/rank.
- 思い込む: To firmly believe something, often mistakenly, or to become deeply convinced of a belief. It implies a strong, sometimes incorrect, conviction.
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