What is the difference between "控訴" and "酵素"?

"控訴" means "appeal (to a higher court)" (C1), whereas "酵素" represents "enzyme" (C1).

Kanji Homophone Battle

Pronunciation Trap: "こうそ (kouso)"

Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.

Kanji Option A

こうそ (kouso)

C1 / CEFR

Kanji Option B

こうそ (kouso)

C1 / CEFR

In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "こうそ (kouso)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.

控訴 (Level: C1): Translates to "appeal (to a higher court)" and is used when Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus..
酵素 (Level: C1): Maps to "enzyme" and carries the nuance of Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus..

Mixing these up can easily result in unnatural writing. Look at the bilingual context cards below to master the conceptual boundaries!

Bilingual Context for "控訴"

私は控訴に興味があります。

I am interested in appeal (to a higher court).

Bilingual Context for "酵素"

私は酵素に興味があります。

I am interested in enzyme.

Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?

Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: "私は＿＿＿に興味があります。" (Meaning: "I am interested in appeal (to a higher court).")

🎉 Correct Answer!

Correct! "控訴" is used for "appeal (to a higher court)" in the context: "I am interested in appeal (to a higher court).".