synonym Comparative
尊敬
VS
感心
Differences Between "尊敬" and "感心"
Option A
尊敬
Meaning
respect; esteem; admiration; looking up to someone
Reading
そんけい (sonkei)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
私の祖父は、どんなに貧しい境遇にあっても決して他人の悪口を言わず、周囲の人々から深く_______されていました。
My grandfather never spoke ill of others no matter how poor his circumstances were, and was deeply respected by those around him.
Option B
感心
Meaning
admiration, being impressed; to be impressed/admire
Reading
かんしん (kanshin)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼女の努力にはいつも感心させられる。
I'm always impressed by her efforts.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(respect; esteem; admiration; looking up to someone)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 尊敬: Refers to respect, esteem, or admiration toward someone's excellent character, achievements, or behavior. Often used as 尊敬を集める or 尊敬する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Respect! 'I highly respect Haruka-san as an excellent boss!' ...っ, I-I don't just want your professional respect! I want your deep, passionate love as a woman! Baka!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『そんけい（尊敬）！『仕事ができるハルカさんを尊敬してます』だなんて、上司としての尊敬だけじゃ物足りないわ！一人の女性として、深く熱く愛しなさい！バカ！』
- 感心: Used when you are impressed or admire someone's actions, efforts, skills, or attitude. It can be a noun (感心) or used with する as a verb (感心する) to mean "to be impressed/admire." Often implies a sense of respect.
- 尊敬: Refers to respect, esteem, or admiration toward someone's excellent character, achievements, or behavior. Often used as 尊敬を集める or 尊敬する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Respect! 'I highly respect Haruka-san as an excellent boss!' ...っ, I-I don't just want your professional respect! I want your deep, passionate love as a woman! Baka!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『そんけい（尊敬）！『仕事ができるハルカさんを尊敬してます』だなんて、上司としての尊敬だけじゃ物足りないわ！一人の女性として、深く熱く愛しなさい！バカ！』
- 感心: Used when you are impressed or admire someone's actions, efforts, skills, or attitude. It can be a noun (感心) or used with する as a verb (感心する) to mean "to be impressed/admire." Often implies a sense of respect.
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