synonym Comparative
よそ見
VS
目つき
Differences Between "よそ見" and "目つき"
Option A
よそ見
Meaning
looking away, distraction, gaze elsewhere
Reading
よそ見 (yosomi)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
運転中によそ見をして事故を起こしてしまった。
I had an accident because I was distracted while driving.
Option B
目つき
Meaning
look, expression (of eyes), gaze
Reading
めつき (metsuki)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の目つきはとても鋭かった。
His gaze was very sharp.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(looking away, distraction, gaze elsewhere)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- よそ見: A noun meaning to look away from what one should be focusing on. Often used in the context of driving, studying, or paying attention to a speaker. It can be used with する (よそ見する). 注意すべき対象から目をそらすことを意味します。
- 目つき: Describes the expression or gaze in one's eyes, often implying a certain emotion or character. Can be positive or negative depending on context.
- よそ見: A noun meaning to look away from what one should be focusing on. Often used in the context of driving, studying, or paying attention to a speaker. It can be used with する (よそ見する). 注意すべき対象から目をそらすことを意味します。
- 目つき: Describes the expression or gaze in one's eyes, often implying a certain emotion or character. Can be positive or negative depending on context.
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