Quadruple VS
Synonym Boundary: "計画", "企画", "案", "企てる"
All represent the core concept "plan", but require precise selection.
Japanese Option A
計画
けいかく (keikaku)
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
企てる
くわだてる (kuwadateru)
N2 / CEFR
Quadruple VS Nuance Contrast & Social Differences
When expressing "plan" in Japanese, you must carefully distinguish between "計画", "企画", "案", "企てる" based on context.
- 計画 (けいかく (keikaku) - Level: N4): Maps to "plan, project, schedule" and is used when Can be a noun.
- 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..
- 企てる (くわだてる (kuwadateru) - Level: N2): Maps to "to plan, to scheme, to plot (often implies something ambitious, potentially negative or secret)" and is used when 将来何かを実行しようと計画するという意味ですが、特に大規模なことや、人にはあまり知られたくないこと、あるいは少し悪だくみのようなニュアンスで使われることがあります。.
Context for "計画"
来週の旅行の計画を立てましょう。
Let's make a plan for next week's trip.
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 "企てる"
彼は新しい事業の立ち上げを企てている。
He is planning to launch a new business.
Synonym Mastery Challenge
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "来週の旅行の ＿＿＿ を立てましょう。" (Meaning: "Let's make a plan for next week's trip.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "計画" is correct here because it represents "plan, project, schedule" in the context: "Let's make a plan for next week's trip.".