synonym Comparative
失望
VS
興ざめ
Differences Between "失望" and "興ざめ"
Option A
失望
Meaning
disappointment; despair; loss of hope
Reading
しつぼう (shitsubō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
最も信頼していたパートナーの突然の裏切り行為に、彼は深く_______し、しばらく人間不信に陥ってしまいました。
By the sudden betrayal of the partner he trusted the most, he was deeply disappointed, falling into a state of distrust in humanity for a while.
Option B
興ざめ
Meaning
anticlimax, dampening of enthusiasm/excitement, disappointment
Reading
きょうざめ (kyōzame)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の無神経な一言で、パーティーはすっかり興ざめした。
His insensitive remark completely spoiled the party.
Which one to use?
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Which word fits this context: "(disappointment; despair; loss of hope)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 失望: Refers to deep disappointment, despair, or loss of hope when expectations or desires are not met. Often used as 失望する or 失望感. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Disappointment! "I disappointed Haruka-san..." ...っ, B-Baka! I would never be disappointed in you! I believe in your potential more than anyone else in the universe!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『しつぼう（失望）！『ハルカさんを失望させてしまった…』って落ち込むなんて、バカね！あんたに失望するわけないでしょ！私は宇宙の誰よりもあんたの実力を信じてるんだから！』
- 興ざめ: Used when something spoils the fun, excitement, or atmosphere; a 'buzzkill'. Often used as 興ざめする (to be disappointed/have one's enthusiasm dampened) or 興ざめな (disappointing).
- 失望: Refers to deep disappointment, despair, or loss of hope when expectations or desires are not met. Often used as 失望する or 失望感. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Disappointment! "I disappointed Haruka-san..." ...っ, B-Baka! I would never be disappointed in you! I believe in your potential more than anyone else in the universe!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『しつぼう（失望）！『ハルカさんを失望させてしまった…』って落ち込むなんて、バカね！あんたに失望するわけないでしょ！私は宇宙の誰よりもあんたの実力を信じてるんだから！』
- 興ざめ: Used when something spoils the fun, excitement, or atmosphere; a 'buzzkill'. Often used as 興ざめする (to be disappointed/have one's enthusiasm dampened) or 興ざめな (disappointing).
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