synonym Comparative
嘆息
VS
心酔
Differences Between "嘆息" and "心酔"
Option A
嘆息
Meaning
sigh, lament, deep sigh
Reading
たんそく (tansoku)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼女は深い嘆息をもらし、肩を落とした。
She let out a deep sigh and her shoulders drooped.
Option B
心酔
Meaning
deep admiration; fascination; infatuation; adoration
Reading
しんすい (shinsui)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼はそのピアニストの才能に心酔している。
He is deeply fascinated by that pianist's talent.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(sigh, lament, deep sigh)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 嘆息: ため息をつくこと、特に悲しみ、失望、安堵、疲労などによって深く息を吐き出す様子を指します。「ため息」よりもやや堅い表現。(Refers to sighing, specifically exhaling deeply due to sadness, disappointment, relief, or fatigue. It's a slightly more formal expression than 'tameiki'.)
- 心酔: Used to express strong admiration or complete captivation by someone's talent, ideas, or personality. Often implies a deep, almost worshipful respect. (才能や思想、人物などに深く感動し、夢中になること)
- 嘆息: ため息をつくこと、特に悲しみ、失望、安堵、疲労などによって深く息を吐き出す様子を指します。「ため息」よりもやや堅い表現。(Refers to sighing, specifically exhaling deeply due to sadness, disappointment, relief, or fatigue. It's a slightly more formal expression than 'tameiki'.)
- 心酔: Used to express strong admiration or complete captivation by someone's talent, ideas, or personality. Often implies a deep, almost worshipful respect. (才能や思想、人物などに深く感動し、夢中になること)
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