Kanji Homophone Battle
Pronunciation Trap: "ていしょく (teishoku)"
Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.
Kanji Option A
抵触
ていしょく (teishoku)
N2 / CEFR
VS
Kanji Option B
定職
ていしょく (teishoku)
N2 / CEFR
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "ていしょく (teishoku)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.
- 抵触 (Level: N2): Translates to "infringement, conflict, violation" and is used when Used when something comes into conflict with a rule, law, or principle. Often in formal or legal contexts. 法律、規則、約束などと食い違い、違反するような場合に用いられます。.
- 定職 (Level: N2): Maps to "regular employment, permanent job" and carries the nuance of Refers to a stable, long-term job, as opposed to temporary work or unemployment..
Bilingual Context for "抵触"
彼の行為は会社の規則に抵触する可能性がある。
His actions may be in violation of company regulations.
Bilingual Context for "定職"
彼は長い間定職がなく、アルバイトで生活している。
He hasn't had a regular job for a long time and lives on part-time work.
Kanji Selection Quiz
Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?
Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: "彼の行為は会社の規則に ＿＿＿ する可能性がある。" (Meaning: "His actions may be in violation of company regulations.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Correct! "抵触" is used for "infringement, conflict, violation" in the context: "His actions may be in violation of company regulations.".