synonym Comparative
対する
VS
面目
Differences Between "対する" and "面目"
Option A
対する
Meaning
to face, to confront, to be directed at, to be in contrast to, to be regarding/concerning
Reading
たいする (taisuru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
先生の質問に対して答えた。
I answered the teacher's question.
Option B
面目
Meaning
face; honor; reputation; prestige; dignity in public
Reading
めんぼく (memboku) / めんもく (memmoku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
取引先の重要なコンペで競合に敗れてしまい、営業部長としての_______を完全に失ってしまいました。
Losing to the competitor in the client's important competition, he completely lost his face as the sales manager.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to face, to confront, to be directed at, to be in contrast to, to be regarding/concerning)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 対する: Often used with 「に」 (～に対して) to indicate an action, attitude, or comparison towards something/someone. (～に対して)という形で使われ、「～に関して」や「～と比べて」という意味を表します。
- 面目: Refers to face, honor, reputation, or dignity in public. Often used as 面目を施す (gain honor), 面目を失う (lose face), or 面目ない (ashamed/sorry). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Honor! My pride! S-So what if you succeeded in the project and made me look extremely proud as your manager?! ...っ, You looked so handsome... I love you!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『めんぼく（面目）！あんたが仕事で大成功して、私の『指導の賜物です！』って同僚に自慢できた時、私の面目が丸立ちね！本当にかっこいいんだから…大好きよ！』
- 対する: Often used with 「に」 (～に対して) to indicate an action, attitude, or comparison towards something/someone. (～に対して)という形で使われ、「～に関して」や「～と比べて」という意味を表します。
- 面目: Refers to face, honor, reputation, or dignity in public. Often used as 面目を施す (gain honor), 面目を失う (lose face), or 面目ない (ashamed/sorry). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Honor! My pride! S-So what if you succeeded in the project and made me look extremely proud as your manager?! ...っ, You looked so handsome... I love you!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『めんぼく（面目）！あんたが仕事で大成功して、私の『指導の賜物です！』って同僚に自慢できた時、私の面目が丸立ちね！本当にかっこいいんだから…大好きよ！』
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