synonym Comparative
慕う
VS
相次ぐ
Differences Between "慕う" and "相次ぐ"
Option A
慕う
Meaning
yearn for; love and follow; adore; miss (someone)
Reading
したう (shitau)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
多くの教え子たちから恩師として_______れている彼は、退職後も相談に乗っています。
Adored as a mentor by many former students, he continues to offer advice even after retirement.
Option B
相次ぐ
Meaning
to happen in succession, to follow one after another
Reading
あいつぐ (aitsugu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
先月から、この地域で盗難事件が相次いでいる。
Since last month, theft incidents have occurred one after another in this area.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(yearn for; love and follow; adore; miss (someone))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 慕う: Refers to yearning for, loving and following, adoring, or missing a teacher, parent, lover, or superior. Implies a warm emotional bond and wanting to be close to them. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Adore? Follow me? ...っ, I-It's not like I'm forcing you to follow me around! But... when you look at me with those adoring, loyal eyes, my heart skips a beat! Keep following me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『慕う？！あんたが私を慕って、トコトコと後ろをついてくるその健気な姿ね！…っ、言っておくけど、そんな熱い瞳で私を慕われたら、嬉しくてドキドキしちゃうじゃない！一生ついてきなさい！』
- 相次ぐ: Describes multiple similar events or occurrences happening one after another, often implying a rapid or continuous sequence. Can be positive or negative.
- 慕う: Refers to yearning for, loving and following, adoring, or missing a teacher, parent, lover, or superior. Implies a warm emotional bond and wanting to be close to them. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Adore? Follow me? ...っ, I-It's not like I'm forcing you to follow me around! But... when you look at me with those adoring, loyal eyes, my heart skips a beat! Keep following me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『慕う？！あんたが私を慕って、トコトコと後ろをついてくるその健気な姿ね！…っ、言っておくけど、そんな熱い瞳で私を慕われたら、嬉しくてドキドキしちゃうじゃない！一生ついてきなさい！』
- 相次ぐ: Describes multiple similar events or occurrences happening one after another, often implying a rapid or continuous sequence. Can be positive or negative.
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