Translation guide
Expressing disapproval, blame, or disappointment, often through tone, look, or words.
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.
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.
She stared at me reproachfully.
I couldn't say anything under her reproachful gaze.