Synonym Nuance VS
How to say "Appeal" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "appeal", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
働きかける
はたらきかける (hatarakikakeru)
C1 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B
抗告
こうこく (koukoku)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "appeal" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 働きかける and 抗告.
In Japanese, 働きかける (はたらきかける (hatarakikakeru)) is typically associated with "to appeal to, to influence" (Syllabus Level: C1) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus..
On the other hand, 抗告 (こうこく (koukoku)) maps to "appeal against a judicial ruling" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "appeal" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "働きかける"
毎日、日本語を練習するために働きかける。
Every day, I appeal to, to influence to practice Japanese.
Bilingual Context for "抗告"
私は抗告に興味があります。
I am interested in appeal against a judicial ruling.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "毎日、日本語を練習するために ＿＿＿ 。" (Meaning: "Every day, I appeal to, to influence to practice Japanese.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "働きかける" fits here because it means "to appeal to, to influence" in the context of: "Every day, I appeal to, to influence to practice Japanese.". "抗告" represents "appeal against a judicial ruling".