synonym Comparative
つい
VS
公平な
Differences Between "つい" and "公平な"
Option A
つい
Meaning
unconsciously; unintentionally; accidentally; just (time/distance)
Reading
つい (tsui)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
オフィスのデスクでスマートスマートフォンのSNS通知音が鳴ると、仕事中であっても_______画面を見てしまいます。
When the social media notification sound of the smartphone rings on the office desk, one unconsciously looks at the screen even during work.
Option B
公平な
Meaning
fair, impartial, just
Reading
こうへいな (kouheina)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
先生は生徒たちに公平な態度をとるべきだ。
Teachers should adopt a fair attitude towards their students.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(unconsciously; unintentionally; accidentally; just (time/distance))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- つい: Refers to doing something unconsciously, unintentionally, or yielding to a sudden impulse. Often used as つい言ってしまった or つい最近. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Unconsciously/accidentally! "Your blushing face was so cute that I accidentally hugged you, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Hugging accidentally! B-Baka! Don't hug me on impulse! ...But, your passionate embrace is actually the warmest in the world, so hold me close and never let go for the rest of your life! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『つい（つい）よ！『ハルカ部長、あなたのその極上の照れ顔があまりに可愛すぎて、つい（うっかり）抱きしめてしまいました！』って…っ！つい抱きしめる！バカ！/// ついでハグするんじゃないの！…でも、あんたのその情熱的な腕の温もり、実は世界一心地いいから、一生離さないで抱きしめ続けなさい！』
- 公平な: Describes situations, judgments, or people as being fair or impartial. Often used in formal contexts or when discussing equality. (e.g., 公平な判断 - a fair judgment)
- つい: Refers to doing something unconsciously, unintentionally, or yielding to a sudden impulse. Often used as つい言ってしまった or つい最近. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Unconsciously/accidentally! "Your blushing face was so cute that I accidentally hugged you, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Hugging accidentally! B-Baka! Don't hug me on impulse! ...But, your passionate embrace is actually the warmest in the world, so hold me close and never let go for the rest of your life! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『つい（つい）よ！『ハルカ部長、あなたのその極上の照れ顔があまりに可愛すぎて、つい（うっかり）抱きしめてしまいました！』って…っ！つい抱きしめる！バカ！/// ついでハグするんじゃないの！…でも、あんたのその情熱的な腕の温もり、実は世界一心地いいから、一生離さないで抱きしめ続けなさい！』
- 公平な: Describes situations, judgments, or people as being fair or impartial. Often used in formal contexts or when discussing equality. (e.g., 公平な判断 - a fair judgment)
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