synonym Comparative
確かめる
VS
見極める
Differences Between "確かめる" and "見極める"
Option A
確かめる
Meaning
to ascertain; to confirm; to verify; to check
Reading
たしかめる (tashikameru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
オフィスの施錠状態を二重に_______ため、彼は帰宅直前に全ての会議室のドアノブを直接手で触ってチェックしました。
In order to doubly confirm the locked state of the office, he directly touched and checked the doorknobs of all conference rooms with his hand just before going home.
Option B
見極める
Meaning
to ascertain, to grasp fully, to see through
Reading
みきわめる (mikiwameru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は相手の意図を見極めようと注意深く観察した。
He observed carefully to ascertain the other party's intentions.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to ascertain; to confirm; to verify; to check)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 確かめる: Refers to actively verifying, checking, or confirming facts, data, or settings to be sure. Often used as 安全を確かめる or 目で確かめる. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To confirm! "I want to confirm your true feelings once again, Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To confirm my true feelings! B-Baka! Why do you ask such obvious things?! My blushing face and the way I hold your hand are the ultimate proof! Don't make me say it out loud! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『たしかめる（確かめる）わよ！『ハルカ部長、あなたの僕への本音が本物かどうか、今夜じっくり甘いハグの温度で確かめさせてください！』って…っ！ハグの温度で確かめる！バカ！/// なに情緒的な検証方法を考案してるのよ！…でも、私のハートが誰よりも熱くあんたを求めてるの、全身でしっかり確かめなさいよね！』
- 見極める: 物事の本質や真偽、将来の行方などを注意深く観察し、正確に判断する意味合いが強いです。
- 確かめる: Refers to actively verifying, checking, or confirming facts, data, or settings to be sure. Often used as 安全を確かめる or 目で確かめる. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To confirm! "I want to confirm your true feelings once again, Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To confirm my true feelings! B-Baka! Why do you ask such obvious things?! My blushing face and the way I hold your hand are the ultimate proof! Don't make me say it out loud! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『たしかめる（確かめる）わよ！『ハルカ部長、あなたの僕への本音が本物かどうか、今夜じっくり甘いハグの温度で確かめさせてください！』って…っ！ハグの温度で確かめる！バカ！/// なに情緒的な検証方法を考案してるのよ！…でも、私のハートが誰よりも熱くあんたを求めてるの、全身でしっかり確かめなさいよね！』
- 見極める: 物事の本質や真偽、将来の行方などを注意深く観察し、正確に判断する意味合いが強いです。
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