Quadruple VS
Synonym Boundary: "予定", "企画", "案", "目論見"
All represent the core concept "plan", but require precise selection.
Japanese Option A
予定
よてい (yotei)
N4 / CEFR
Japanese Option B
企画
きかく (kikaku)
N3 / CEFR
Japanese Option C
案
あん (an)
N3 / CEFR
Japanese Option D
目論見
もくろみ (mokurami)
N2 / CEFR
Quadruple VS Nuance Contrast & Social Differences
When expressing "plan" in Japanese, you must carefully distinguish between "予定", "企画", "案", "目論見" based on context.
- 予定 (よてい (yotei) - Level: N4): Maps to "plan, schedule, arrangement" and is used when Often used to talk about future plans or a set schedule. Can be used with ~がある.
- 企画 (きかく (kikaku) - Level: N3): Maps to "plan, project, planning (noun/verb)" and is used when 新しい物事を計画し、実現させるための案を立てること。ビジネスやイベントなどでよく使われます。To create a plan or proposal for a new endeavor to be realized. Often used in business or for events..
- 案 (あん (an) - Level: N3): Maps to "plan, idea, proposal, draft" and is used when Commonly used when discussing suggestions, drafts, or blueprints. Can also refer to a legislative bill or a scheme..
- 目論見 (もくろみ (mokurami) - Level: N2): Maps to "plan, scheme, project, intention" and is used when 通常、具体的な行動を伴う計画や企みを指します。成功を期待するが、結果は不確定なニュアンスも含むことがあります。.
Context for "予定"
今週末は旅行の予定があります。
I have travel plans for this weekend.
Context for "企画"
新しいイベントを企画する。
To plan a new event.
Context for "案"
新しい企画の案を出す。
I will propose a new project plan.
Context for "目論見"
彼の会社買収の目論見は失敗に終わった。
His plan to acquire the company ended in failure.
Synonym Mastery Challenge
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "今週末は旅行の ＿＿＿ があります。" (Meaning: "I have travel plans for this weekend.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "予定" is correct here because it represents "plan, schedule, arrangement" in the context: "I have travel plans for this weekend.".