Translation guide
Expressing disapproval, blame, or disappointment, often through tone, look, or words.
The speaker uses words or tone to show that someone has done something wrong.
A common way to describe a reproachful tone or remark. Literally 'like blaming'.
He said it in a reproachful tone.
Similar to 非難するような, but can feel slightly more personal or emotional.
She looked at me with reproachful eyes.
Implies finding fault or questioning someone's actions. Slightly formal or literary.
He cast a reproachful glance.
The speaker's expression or tone conveys sadness and disappointment, making the other person feel at fault.
Often used when the reproach is mixed with sadness. 'Looking sad' can carry a reproachful nuance in context.
With a reproachful look, he said, 'Why?'
Conveys a grudge or resentment, often with a reproachful nuance. Can be stronger than just disappointment.
She stared at me reproachfully.
The person doesn't say anything, but their facial expression clearly shows disapproval.
Both mean 'reproachful', but 非難するような is more about open blame or criticism, while 責めるような can imply a more personal, emotional accusation. 非難するような is safer for general use.
Please avoid reproachful language.
Stop talking in that reproachful way.
I couldn't say anything under her reproachful gaze.