Kanji Homophone Battle
Pronunciation Trap: "きせい (kisei)"
Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.
Kanji Option A
既成
きせい (kisei)
N2 / CEFR
VS
Kanji Option B
既製
きせい (kisei)
N2 / CEFR
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "きせい (kisei)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.
- 既成 (Level: N2): Translates to "established, existing, accomplished" and is used when Describes something that is already formed, fixed, or decided. Often used in phrases like 「既成概念」.
- 既製 (Level: N2): Maps to "ready-made, off-the-shelf" and carries the nuance of Indicates that something is already manufactured or standardized, not custom-made. Often used in combinations like 既製品.
Bilingual Context for "既成"
既成の枠にとらわれず、新しいアイデアを出そう。
Let's come up with new ideas without being bound by established frameworks.
Bilingual Context for "既製"
この店では、既製の家具だけでなく、オーダーメイドも受け付けている。
This store accepts not only ready-made furniture but also custom orders.
Kanji Selection Quiz
Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?
Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: " ＿＿＿ の枠にとらわれず、新しいアイデアを出そう。" (Meaning: "Let's come up with new ideas without being bound by established frameworks.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Correct! "既成" is used for "established, existing, accomplished" in the context: "Let's come up with new ideas without being bound by established frameworks.".