Kanji Homophone Battle
Pronunciation Trap: "きき (kiki)"
Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.
Kanji Option A
機器
きき (kiki)
N3 / CEFR
VS
Kanji Option B
危機
きき (kiki)
N3 / CEFR
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "きき (kiki)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.
- 機器 (Level: N3): Translates to "equipment, machinery, device" and is used when 様々な種類の装置や機械、器具の総称です。特に電気や電子を使ったものを指すことが多いですが、医療機器や精密機器など広い範囲で使われます。.
- 危機 (Level: N3): Maps to "crisis, danger" and carries the nuance of Refers to a critical or dangerous situation that requires careful handling. Often used in serious contexts, e.g., 経済危機.
Bilingual Context for "機器"
この研究所には最新の医療機器が導入されている。
This research institute has introduced the latest medical equipment.
Bilingual Context for "危機"
世界経済は深刻な危機に直面している。
The global economy is facing a serious crisis.
Kanji Selection Quiz
Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?
Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: "この研究所には最新の医療 ＿＿＿ が導入されている。" (Meaning: "This research institute has introduced the latest medical equipment.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Correct! "機器" is used for "equipment, machinery, device" in the context: "This research institute has introduced the latest medical equipment.".