Kanji Homophone Battle
Pronunciation Trap: "ふよう (fuyō)"
Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.
Kanji Option A
不要
ふよう (fuyō)
N3 / CEFR
VS
Kanji Option B
扶養
ふよう (fuyō)
N2 / CEFR
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "ふよう (fuyō)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.
- 不要 (Level: N3): Translates to "unnecessary; needless; no longer needed" and is used when Refers to being unnecessary, needless, or no longer needed. Often used as 不要なもの or 不要品. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Unnecessary! "Explanations are unnecessary! Just hug me!" ...っ, B-Baka! T-To demand a hug without explanations! B-But... I specially permit it! Hug me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ふよう（不要）！『説明は不要です！ただ僕を抱きしめてください！』って…っ, バカ！説明不要でハグを要求するなんて！…でも特別に許可するわ！ギュッとしなさい！』.
- 扶養 (Level: N2): Maps to "support, maintenance (of a family/dependent)" and carries the nuance of Refers to the act of supporting and taking care of a family member or dependent.
Bilingual Context for "不要"
新しい家具を購入した際、店側が手数料なしで古い家具を回収してくれたため、_______品の処分が非常に楽になりました。
When purchasing new furniture, the store collected the old furniture without a fee, making the disposal of unnecessary items very easy.
Bilingual Context for "扶養"
彼は妻と二人の子供を扶養している。
He supports his wife and two children.
Kanji Selection Quiz
Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?
Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: "新しい家具を購入した際、店側が手数料なしで古い家具を回収してくれたため、_______品の処分が非常に楽になりました。" (Meaning: "When purchasing new furniture, the store collected the old furniture without a fee, making the disposal of unnecessary items very easy.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Correct! "不要" is used for "unnecessary; needless; no longer needed" in the context: "When purchasing new furniture, the store collected the old furniture without a fee, making the disposal of unnecessary items very easy.".