Quintuple VS
Synonym Boundary: "閉める", "密着", "緊密", "密接", "精査"
All represent the core concept "close", but require precise selection.
Japanese Option A
閉める
しめる (shimeru)
N5 / CEFR
Japanese Option B
密着
みっちゃく (micchaku)
N3 / CEFR
Japanese Option C
緊密
きんみつ (kinmitsu)
N2 / CEFR
Japanese Option D
密接
みっせつ (missetsu)
N2 / CEFR
Japanese Option E
精査
せいさ (seisa)
N2 / CEFR
Quintuple VS Nuance Contrast & Social Differences
When expressing "close" in Japanese, you must carefully distinguish between "閉める", "密着", "緊密", "密接", "精査" based on context.
- 閉める (しめる (shimeru) - Level: N5): Maps to "to close (something)" and is used when Transitive verb.
- 密着 (みっちゃく (micchaku) - Level: N3): Maps to "close contact; adhesion; sticking together; coverage/on-the-spot reporting" and is used when Refers to close physical contact, sticking together tightly, or on-the-spot coverage/detailed reporting. Often used as 密着取材.
- 緊密 (きんみつ (kinmitsu) - Level: N2): Maps to "close, intimate, tight, dense (relationship, connection)" and is used when Describes strong, close relationships, connections, or interactions, especially between groups, countries, or organizations..
- 密接 (みっせつ (missetsu) - Level: N2): Maps to "close, intimate, inseparable, related" and is used when Describes a very close and strong relationship or connection between two or more things, often abstract concepts or phenomena. It implies an inseparable link..
- 精査 (せいさ (seisa) - Level: N2): Maps to "close examination, careful investigation, scrutiny" and is used when Refers to examining something very carefully and thoroughly, often to find errors or inconsistencies, or to confirm accuracy. Used in formal contexts like auditing, reviewing documents, or scientific analysis..
Context for "閉める"
窓を閉めてください。
Please close the window.
Context for "密着"
このテープは接着力が極めて高く、ガラスの表面に_______して水漏れを完全に防ぎます。
This tape has extremely high adhesive strength, sticking tightly to the glass surface and completely preventing water leaks.
Context for "緊密"
両国間の緊密な協力関係が、地域の平和に貢献している。
Close cooperative relations between the two countries are contributing to regional peace.
Context for "密接"
環境問題は私たちの生活に密接に関わっている。
Environmental issues are closely related to our daily lives.
Context for "精査"
提出された書類を精査する。
We will carefully examine the submitted documents.
Synonym Mastery Challenge
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "窓を閉めてください。" (Meaning: "Please close the window.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "閉める" is correct here because it represents "to close (something)" in the context: "Please close the window.".