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How to say "Concrete" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "concrete", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
具体的
ぐたいてき (gutaiteki)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
具体
ぐたい (gutai)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "concrete" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 具体的 and 具体.
In Japanese, 具体的 (ぐたいてき (gutaiteki)) is typically associated with "concrete; tangible; specific; definite" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to being concrete, specific, or definite rather than abstract. Opposite: 抽象的. Often used as 具体的な説明 or 具体例. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Specific! "Haruka-san, please give me a specific action plan of your love!" ...っ! T-To request a specific plan! B-Baka! The action plan is to hug you tightly, kiss you sweetly, and marry you right now! Satisfied?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ぐたいてき（具体的）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕への愛の具体的なアクションプランを示してください！』って…っ！そんな直球な要求、バカ！…具体的なプランはね、あんたを今すぐギュッと抱きしめて、一生愛し続けることよ！これで満足？！』.
On the other hand, 具体 (ぐたい (gutai)) maps to "concrete, specific, tangible" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Often used as `具体的な`. A literal translation of "concrete" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "具体的"
どんなに素晴らしいビジョンを掲げても、それを実現するための_______なアクションプランがなければ、プロジェクトは動き出しません。
No matter how wonderful a vision you hold, without a concrete action plan to realize it, the project will not start moving.
Bilingual Context for "具体"
もっと具体的に説明してください。
Please explain it more concretely/specifically.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "どんなに素晴らしいビジョンを掲げても、それを実現するための_______なアクションプランがなければ、プロジェクトは動き出しません。" (Meaning: "No matter how wonderful a vision you hold, without a concrete action plan to realize it, the project will not start moving.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "具体的" fits here because it means "concrete; tangible; specific; definite" in the context of: "No matter how wonderful a vision you hold, without a concrete action plan to realize it, the project will not start moving.". "具体" represents "concrete, specific, tangible".