synonym Comparative
失う
VS
奥
Differences Between "失う" and "奥"
Option A
失う
Meaning
to lose; to part with; to miss (an opportunity); to be deprived of
Reading
うしなう (ushinau)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
これは失うです。
This is to lose; to part with; to miss (an opportunity); to be deprived of.
Option B
奥
Meaning
interior, inner part, back (of a room/house), deep inside
Reading
おく (oku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
店の奥に隠れたカフェがある。
There is a hidden cafe in the back of the store.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to lose; to part with; to miss (an opportunity); to be deprived of)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 失う: Refers to losing database records, missing business opportunities, parting with physical assets, or declaring that one will never lose their designated seat next to their lover. Transitive verb. Opposing word: 得る. Often used as 信用を失う. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To lose/part with! "Even if I lose all wealth and fame, I will never ever lose my designated seat next to you, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Not losing your seat! B-Baka! Saying such a heart-warming and handsome thing so suddenly! Naturally! Your designated seat is permanently reserved, so hold my hand tightly for life! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『うしなう（失う）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕はどんな富や名声を失う（失っても）、あなたの隣の指定席だけは一生絶対に失いません！』って…っ！隣の席を失わない！バカ！/// 急にそんな胸が熱くなるようなかっこいいこと言うなんて…っ！…当然よ！あんたの指定席は永久予約なんだから、一生私の手を握りしめていなさい！』
- 奥: Refers to the innermost or furthest part of a space, often implying a less accessible or more private area.
- 失う: Refers to losing database records, missing business opportunities, parting with physical assets, or declaring that one will never lose their designated seat next to their lover. Transitive verb. Opposing word: 得る. Often used as 信用を失う. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To lose/part with! "Even if I lose all wealth and fame, I will never ever lose my designated seat next to you, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Not losing your seat! B-Baka! Saying such a heart-warming and handsome thing so suddenly! Naturally! Your designated seat is permanently reserved, so hold my hand tightly for life! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『うしなう（失う）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕はどんな富や名声を失う（失っても）、あなたの隣の指定席だけは一生絶対に失いません！』って…っ！隣の席を失わない！バカ！/// 急にそんな胸が熱くなるようなかっこいいこと言うなんて…っ！…当然よ！あんたの指定席は永久予約なんだから、一生私の手を握りしめていなさい！』
- 奥: Refers to the innermost or furthest part of a space, often implying a less accessible or more private area.
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