Synonym Comparison
The Nuance Difference: "竣工" vs "称賛"
Master the exact conceptual boundary between these Japanese terms.
Japanese Term A
竣工
しゅんこう (shunkou)
N1 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Term B
称賛
しょうさん (shousan)
N1 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Social Differences
In Japanese, both 竣工 and 称賛 are often translated to English but have distinct usages.
竣工 (しゅんこう (shunkou)) represents "completion of construction" (Level: N1) and typically represents Formal term specifically for the completion of a construction project.
On the other hand, 称賛 (しょうさん (shousan)) translates to "praise, admiration, commendation" (Level: N1) and is used for Implies strong, often public, praise or admiration for someone's achievements, character, or actions. More formal and strong than simply 「褒める」. Mixing these up can sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers!
Bilingual Sentence for "竣工"
新しいオフィスビルの竣工は来月末の予定だ。
The completion of the new office building is scheduled for the end of next month.
Bilingual Sentence for "称賛"
彼の勇気ある行動は、多くの人から称賛された。
His courageous act was praised by many people.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "新しいオフィスビルの ＿＿＿ は来月末の予定だ。" (Meaning: "The completion of the new office building is scheduled for the end of next month.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "竣工" fits here because it represents "completion of construction" in the context: "The completion of the new office building is scheduled for the end of next month.".