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synonym Comparative
頼もしい
VS
嘱望

Differences Between "頼もしい" and "嘱望"

Option A
頼もしい
Meaning
reliable, trustworthy, promising, dependable
Reading
たのもしい (tanomoshii)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は困った時にいつも助けてくれる、本当に頼もしい人だ。
He is a truly reliable person who always helps me when I'm in trouble.
Option B
嘱望
Meaning
having high hopes for / promising
Reading
しょくぼう (shokubou)
Syllabus Level
C2
Practical Example
私は嘱望に興味があります。
I am interested in having high hopes for / promising.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(reliable, trustworthy, promising, dependable)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 頼もしい: Describes a person or thing that can be relied upon, is trustworthy, or shows great promise. Often used for people who are strong, capable, and supportive. 信頼でき、期待できる人や物を表す。「い」形容詞。
- 嘱望: Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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