synonym Comparative
たやすく
VS
ひるむ
Differences Between "たやすく" and "ひるむ"
Option A
たやすく
Meaning
easily, readily, without difficulty
Reading
たやすく (tayasu-ku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼はたやすくその問題を解決した。
He easily solved that problem.
Option B
ひるむ
Meaning
to flinch, to hesitate, to recoil (from fear/difficulty)
Reading
ひるむ (hirumu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
どんな困難にもひるまず、前向きに進む。
Without flinching from any difficulty, I will move forward positively.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(easily, readily, without difficulty)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- たやすく: Describes something that can be achieved or done with minimal effort or complexity. Often implies a simple or straightforward process.
- ひるむ: Used when one feels a momentary loss of courage or hesitation when facing a challenge, danger, or fear. It can describe both a physical reaction (flinching) and a mental one (hesitating). (恐怖や困難を前にして、一瞬たじろぐ、おじけづく様子を表す)
- たやすく: Describes something that can be achieved or done with minimal effort or complexity. Often implies a simple or straightforward process.
- ひるむ: Used when one feels a momentary loss of courage or hesitation when facing a challenge, danger, or fear. It can describe both a physical reaction (flinching) and a mental one (hesitating). (恐怖や困難を前にして、一瞬たじろぐ、おじけづく様子を表す)
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