Kanji Homophone Battle
Pronunciation Trap: "こうてい (koutei)"
Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.
Kanji Option A
行程
こうてい (koutei)
N2 / CEFR
VS
Kanji Option B
肯定
こうてい (koutei)
N2 / CEFR
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "こうてい (koutei)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.
- 行程 (Level: N2): Translates to "itinerary, process, course (of a journey/project)" and is used when Refers to the sequence of steps, stages, or events in a plan, journey, or project. 旅行.
- 肯定 (Level: N2): Maps to "affirmation, positive; to affirm, to approve" and carries the nuance of The act of affirming or agreeing with something. Often used in contrast to 否定.
Bilingual Context for "行程"
旅行の行程を事前にしっかり計画しておく必要がある。
It is necessary to plan the travel itinerary thoroughly in advance.
Bilingual Context for "肯定"
彼の意見を全面的に肯定する。
I completely affirm his opinion.
Kanji Selection Quiz
Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?
Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: "旅行の ＿＿＿ を事前にしっかり計画しておく必要がある。" (Meaning: "It is necessary to plan the travel itinerary thoroughly in advance.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Correct! "行程" is used for "itinerary, process, course (of a journey/project)" in the context: "It is necessary to plan the travel itinerary thoroughly in advance.".