Kanji Homophone Battle
Pronunciation Trap: "しゅくがん (shukugan)"
Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.
Kanji Option A
夙願
しゅくがん (shukugan)
N1 / CEFR
VS
Kanji Option B
宿願
しゅくがん (shukugan)
C2 / CEFR
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "しゅくがん (shukugan)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.
- 夙願 (Level: N1): Translates to "long-cherished desire; earnest wish; aspiration" and is used when Used for a strong, long-held desire or ambition, often relating to a personal goal or a wish for a better state of affairs. It implies something deeply wished for over a long period..
- 宿願 (Level: C2): Maps to "long-cherished wish / ambition" and carries the nuance of Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus..
Bilingual Context for "夙願"
彼女は世界平和が長年の夙願だと語った。
She said that world peace was her long-cherished desire.
Bilingual Context for "宿願"
私は宿願に興味があります。
I am interested in long-cherished wish / ambition.
Kanji Selection Quiz
Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?
Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: "彼女は世界平和が長年の ＿＿＿ だと語った。" (Meaning: "She said that world peace was her long-cherished desire.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Correct! "夙願" is used for "long-cherished desire; earnest wish; aspiration" in the context: "She said that world peace was her long-cherished desire.".