synonym Comparative
精進
VS
憑依
Differences Between "精進" and "憑依"
Option A
精進
Meaning
devotion, diligence, ascetic practices, making strenuous efforts (especially towards spiritual perfection or a goal)
Reading
しょうじん (shōjin)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼は日々の研究に精進し、ついにはその分野で第一人者となった。
He diligently devoted himself to daily research and eventually became a leading expert in that field.
Option B
憑依
Meaning
possession (by a spirit); spiritual possession
Reading
ひょうい (hyoui)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
その事件は、霊の憑依が原因ではないかと噂された。
It was rumored that the incident was caused by spiritual possession.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(devotion, diligence, ascetic practices, making strenuous efforts (especially towards spiritual perfection or a goal))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 精進: Implies focused, diligent effort and dedication, often with a connotation of self-improvement, spiritual discipline, or rigorous training. Also refers to vegetarian Buddhist cuisine (精進料理).
- 憑依: 霊や悪魔などが人や物に乗り移ること。主に超自然的な現象を指す。 (The act of a spirit or demon possessing a person or object. It mainly refers to supernatural phenomena.)
- 精進: Implies focused, diligent effort and dedication, often with a connotation of self-improvement, spiritual discipline, or rigorous training. Also refers to vegetarian Buddhist cuisine (精進料理).
- 憑依: 霊や悪魔などが人や物に乗り移ること。主に超自然的な現象を指す。 (The act of a spirit or demon possessing a person or object. It mainly refers to supernatural phenomena.)
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