Quadruple VS
Synonym Boundary: "不調", "不運", "凶作", "悪癖"
All represent the core concept "bad", but require precise selection.
Japanese Option A
不調
ふちょう (fuchou)
N2 / CEFR
Japanese Option B
不運
ふうん (fuun)
N2 / CEFR
Japanese Option C
凶作
きょうさく (kyōsaku)
N2 / CEFR
Japanese Option D
悪癖
あくへき (akuheki)
N2 / CEFR
Quadruple VS Nuance Contrast & Social Differences
When expressing "bad" in Japanese, you must carefully distinguish between "不調", "不運", "凶作", "悪癖" based on context.
- 不調 (ふちょう (fuchou) - Level: N2): Maps to "bad condition, poor form, out of order, discord" and is used when Refers to a poor physical or mental condition.
- 不運 (ふうん (fuun) - Level: N2): Maps to "bad luck, misfortune" and is used when 予期せぬ悪い出来事や、自分の意図しないところで生じる不幸な状況を指します。形容動詞「不運な.
- 凶作 (きょうさく (kyōsaku) - Level: N2): Maps to "bad harvest, poor crop, crop failure" and is used when Refers to a poor agricultural yield due to unfavorable weather, disease, or other factors, indicating a severe reduction in harvest..
- 悪癖 (あくへき (akuheki) - Level: N2): Maps to "bad habit, vice" and is used when A specific term for a harmful or undesirable habit that is often difficult to break, such as smoking, nail-biting, or procrastination..
Context for "不調"
最近、体の不調が続いていて病院に行った。
I've been feeling unwell lately, so I went to the hospital.
Context for "不運"
彼は不運にも事故に巻き込まれてしまった。
He unfortunately got caught up in an accident.
Context for "凶作"
今年は長雨のせいで米が凶作だった。
This year, the rice crop was poor due to the long rain.
Context for "悪癖"
彼は早起きできないという悪癖がある。
He has a bad habit of not being able to wake up early.
Synonym Mastery Challenge
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "最近、体の ＿＿＿ が続いていて病院に行った。" (Meaning: "I've been feeling unwell lately, so I went to the hospital.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "不調" is correct here because it represents "bad condition, poor form, out of order, discord" in the context: "I've been feeling unwell lately, so I went to the hospital.".