synonym Comparative
慎ましい
VS
腰が低い
Differences Between "慎ましい" and "腰が低い"
Option A
慎ましい
Meaning
modest, humble, discreet, frugal
Reading
つつましい (tsutsumashii)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼女は慎ましい生活を送っている。／慎ましい態度で話す。
She lives a frugal life. / To speak with a modest attitude.
Option B
腰が低い
Meaning
humble, modest
Reading
こしがひくい (koshigahikui)
Syllabus Level
C1
Practical Example
これはとても腰が低いですね。
This is very humble, modest, isn't it?
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(modest, humble, discreet, frugal)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 慎ましい: Describes someone who is humble, not showy, reserved, or lives a simple, frugal life. Often has positive connotations. (人に対して控えめで、見栄を張らず、質素な生活を送る様子。しばしば肯定的な意味合いで使われる)
- 腰が低い: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
- 慎ましい: Describes someone who is humble, not showy, reserved, or lives a simple, frugal life. Often has positive connotations. (人に対して控えめで、見栄を張らず、質素な生活を送る様子。しばしば肯定的な意味合いで使われる)
- 腰が低い: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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