synonym Comparative
嘆願
VS
懸命
Differences Between "嘆願" and "懸命"
Option A
嘆願
Meaning
earnest request, petition, appeal
Reading
たんがん (tangan)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は会社に減給の撤回を嘆願した。
He petitioned the company to revoke the pay cut.
Option B
懸命
Meaning
eager, earnest, assiduous, desperate, working hard
Reading
けんめい (kenmei)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は懸命に走り、ゴールを目指した。
He ran desperately, aiming for the goal.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(earnest request, petition, appeal)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 嘆願: Often used in formal or serious contexts when making a strong plea or request to an authority or organization. (公式な状況で強くお願いする際に使われる。)
- 懸命: Refers to putting all one's effort into something, often in a difficult or critical situation. Can be used as 懸命に (adv) or 懸命な (adj).
- 嘆願: Often used in formal or serious contexts when making a strong plea or request to an authority or organization. (公式な状況で強くお願いする際に使われる。)
- 懸命: Refers to putting all one's effort into something, often in a difficult or critical situation. Can be used as 懸命に (adv) or 懸命な (adj).
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