synonym Comparative
追求
VS
本気
Differences Between "追求" and "本気"
Option A
追求
Meaning
pursuit, search, quest (for truth, happiness, etc.), investigation, delving into (responsibility, cause)
Reading
ついきゅう (tsuikyuu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は生涯をかけて真理の追求に努めた。
He dedicated his life to the pursuit of truth.
Option B
本気
Meaning
seriousness; earnestness; truth; real intention; playing for keeps
Reading
ほんき (honki)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
「私は_______でプロの歌手を目指している」と熱く語る彼の目に、冷やかしの様子は一切ありませんでした。
There was no trace of teasing in his eyes as he passionately said, 'I am seriously aiming to become a professional singer.'
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(pursuit, search, quest (for truth, happiness, etc.), investigation, delving into (responsibility, cause))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 追求: この言葉は、真実、幸福、責任などの抽象的なものや、原因などを深く探求し、追い求める際に使われます。徹底的で粘り強い努力を示すニュアンスがあります。
- 本気: Refers to seriousness, earnestness, truth, or real intentions without joking or playing games. Often used as 本気で (seriously) or 本気になる (get serious). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Seriousness! When I say 'I want to be by your side for the rest of my life', I am not joking! I am 1000% playing for keeps! Believe me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ほんきよ！私が『一生あんたの隣にいたい』って言ったのは、冗談なんかじゃなくて、宇宙がひっくり返っても変わらない1000%の『本気（愛の告白）』なんだからね！真っ直ぐ信じなさい！』
- 追求: この言葉は、真実、幸福、責任などの抽象的なものや、原因などを深く探求し、追い求める際に使われます。徹底的で粘り強い努力を示すニュアンスがあります。
- 本気: Refers to seriousness, earnestness, truth, or real intentions without joking or playing games. Often used as 本気で (seriously) or 本気になる (get serious). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Seriousness! When I say 'I want to be by your side for the rest of my life', I am not joking! I am 1000% playing for keeps! Believe me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ほんきよ！私が『一生あんたの隣にいたい』って言ったのは、冗談なんかじゃなくて、宇宙がひっくり返っても変わらない1000%の『本気（愛の告白）』なんだからね！真っ直ぐ信じなさい！』
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