synonym Comparative
崇拝
VS
思慕
Differences Between "崇拝" and "思慕"
Option A
崇拝
Meaning
worship, adoration, reverence
Reading
すうはい (sūhai)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
古代の人々は太陽を神として崇拝していた。
Ancient people worshipped the sun as a god.
Option B
思慕
Meaning
yearning, longing, adoration, admiration
Reading
しぼ (shibo)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は故郷を思慕する気持ちを忘れなかった。
He never forgot his feelings of longing for his hometown.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(worship, adoration, reverence)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 崇拝: Refers to deep reverence and adoration for a deity, sacred object, or sometimes a highly admired person. 神や仏、あるいは特定の人物などを深く敬い、尊ぶことを指します。 (Refers to deeply respecting and revering gods, Buddhas, or specific individuals.)
- 思慕: 会えない人や故郷などを深く慕い、恋しく思う感情。尊敬や愛着が伴うことが多い。(A deep feeling of longing and affection for someone/something one cannot meet, like a person or one's hometown. Often accompanied by respect or adoration.)
- 崇拝: Refers to deep reverence and adoration for a deity, sacred object, or sometimes a highly admired person. 神や仏、あるいは特定の人物などを深く敬い、尊ぶことを指します。 (Refers to deeply respecting and revering gods, Buddhas, or specific individuals.)
- 思慕: 会えない人や故郷などを深く慕い、恋しく思う感情。尊敬や愛着が伴うことが多い。(A deep feeling of longing and affection for someone/something one cannot meet, like a person or one's hometown. Often accompanied by respect or adoration.)
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