Synonym Nuance VS
How to say "Extremely" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "extremely", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
爾汝之交
じじょのまじわり (jijonomajiwari)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B
兎起鶻落
ときこつらく (tokikotsuraku)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "extremely" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 爾汝之交 and 兎起鶻落.
In Japanese, 爾汝之交 (じじょのまじわり (jijonomajiwari)) is typically associated with "an extremely intimate friendship" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus..
On the other hand, 兎起鶻落 (ときこつらく (tokikotsuraku)) maps to "extremely swift and agile action" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "extremely" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "爾汝之交"
私は爾汝之交に興味があります。
I am interested in an extremely intimate friendship.
Bilingual Context for "兎起鶻落"
私は兎起鶻落に興味があります。
I am interested in extremely swift and agile action.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "私は ＿＿＿ に興味があります。" (Meaning: "I am interested in an extremely intimate friendship.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "爾汝之交" fits here because it means "an extremely intimate friendship" in the context of: "I am interested in an extremely intimate friendship.". "兎起鶻落" represents "extremely swift and agile action".