Kanzen Similar Words 1

呆れる（あきれる）

to be appalled (shocked at someone’s behavior or irresponsibility)

飽きる（あきる）

to get tired of (lose interest because of repetition)

憧れる（あこがれる）

to long for, admire (yearn for something ideal or aspirational)

気軽（きがる）

freely, no pressure, welcoming (approaching, entering, taking on)

気楽（きらく）

laid‑back, nonchalant (attitude, can be negative)

気まぐれ（きまぐれ）

impulsive, fickle inconsistent (moods, actions, weather)

気まずい（きまずい）

awkward, uncomfortable (strained social atmosphere)

逞しい（たくましい）

strong, sturdy (physically robust or mentally tough)

今さら（いまさら）

now when it’s too late (should have been done earlier)

今にも（いまにも）

at any moment (on the verge of happening)

今や（いまや）

but now, nowadays, compared to the past (dramatic contrast with former state)

未だに（いまだに）

still, even now (surprisingly still continuing)

何だか（なんだか）

somewhat, a little (hard‑to‑define feeling, situation)

何とか（なんとか）

somehow manage to (barely succeed despite difficulty)

何となく（なんとなく）

for some odd reason (no clear reason, intuitive feeling)

何とも〜ない（なんとも〜ない）

not at all (zero emotional impact)

何しろ（なにしろ）

at any rate, above all (emphasizing the main reason)