What is the difference between "不測" and "附則"?

"不測" means "unexpected, unforeseen" (N2), whereas "附則" represents "supplementary provisions (in a law)" (C2).

Kanji Homophone Battle

Pronunciation Trap: "ふそく (fusoku)"

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

Kanji Option A

ふそく (fusoku)

N2 / CEFR

Kanji Option B

ふそく (fusoku)

C2 / CEFR

In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "ふそく (fusoku)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.

不測 (Level: N2): Translates to "unexpected, unforeseen" and is used when Always used in combination, typically as 「不測の事態」.
附則 (Level: C2): Maps to "supplementary provisions (in a law)" and carries the nuance of Essential structural term in CEFR C2 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 "不測"

不測の事態に備えて、常に準備をしておくべきだ。

You should always be prepared for unforeseen circumstances.

Bilingual Context for "附則"

私は附則に興味があります。

I am interested in supplementary provisions (in a law).

Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?

Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: " ＿＿＿の事態に備えて、常に準備をしておくべきだ。" (Meaning: "You should always be prepared for unforeseen circumstances.")

🎉 Correct Answer!

Correct! "不測" is used for "unexpected, unforeseen" in the context: "You should always be prepared for unforeseen circumstances.".