synonym Comparative
迂闊
VS
無謀
Differences Between "迂闊" and "無謀"
Option A
迂闊
Meaning
careless, thoughtless, stupid, inadvertent
Reading
うかつ (ukatsu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
迂闊にもそのミスを見落としていた。
Carelessly, I overlooked that mistake.
Option B
無謀
Meaning
reckless; rash; thoughtless; daring
Reading
むぼう (mubou)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
無謀な挑戦は避けるべきだ。
One should avoid reckless challenges.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(careless, thoughtless, stupid, inadvertent)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 迂闊: Describes being careless, inattentive, or negligent, often leading to a mistake or oversight. It implies a lack of foresight or careful consideration, often used to describe one's own mistake.
- 無謀: Describes actions or plans that are extremely bold, risky, and poorly thought out, often without considering the potential negative consequences. Can be a noun or a na-adjective.
- 迂闊: Describes being careless, inattentive, or negligent, often leading to a mistake or oversight. It implies a lack of foresight or careful consideration, often used to describe one's own mistake.
- 無謀: Describes actions or plans that are extremely bold, risky, and poorly thought out, often without considering the potential negative consequences. Can be a noun or a na-adjective.
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