Kanji Homophone Battle
Pronunciation Trap: "せんこう (senkō)"
Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.
Kanji Option A
選考
せんこう (senkō)
N2 / CEFR
VS
Kanji Option B
先行
せんこう (senkō)
N2 / CEFR
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "せんこう (senkō)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.
- 選考 (Level: N2): Translates to "selection, screening" and is used when Refers to the process of choosing the best candidate.
- 先行 (Level: N2): Maps to "preceding; going first; prior" and carries the nuance of Can be used as a noun.
Bilingual Context for "選考"
応募者の中から厳正な選考が行われる。
A strict selection process will be conducted among the applicants.
Bilingual Context for "先行"
この商品は一般発売に先行して、オンラインで予約が開始された。
Reservations for this product started online, preceding its general release.
Kanji Selection Quiz
Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?
Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: "応募者の中から厳正な ＿＿＿ が行われる。" (Meaning: "A strict selection process will be conducted among the applicants.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Correct! "選考" is used for "selection, screening" in the context: "A strict selection process will be conducted among the applicants.".