Quintuple VS
Synonym Boundary: "計画", "計画する", "案", "目論む", "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
計画する
けいかくする (keikaku suru)
N4 / CEFR
Japanese Option C
案
あん (an)
N3 / CEFR
Japanese Option D
目論む
もくろむ (mokuromu)
N2 / CEFR
Japanese Option E
企てる
くわだてる (kuwadateru)
N2 / CEFR
Quintuple VS Nuance Contrast & Social Differences
When expressing "plan" in Japanese, you must carefully distinguish between "計画", "計画する", "案", "目論む", "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.
- 計画する (けいかくする (keikaku suru) - Level: N4): Maps to "to plan; to scheme; to design" and is used when It's a verb meaning 'to plan', 'to schedule', or 'to design'. Often used for future actions, projects, or events. The noun form is 計画.
- 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..
- 目論む (もくろむ (mokuromu) - Level: N2): Maps to "to plan, to scheme, to contemplate (often with ambition or a slightly negative/secretive nuance)" and is used when Implies a grand, ambitious, or sometimes secretive plan. It can carry a slightly negative connotation, suggesting scheming or plotting, but is also used for neutral ambitious plans..
- 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 "計画する"
来年の旅行を計画しています。
I am planning next year's trip.
Context for "案"
新しい企画の案を出す。
I will propose a new project plan.
Context for "目論む"
彼は新しい事業を目論んでいる。
He is planning a new business venture.
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.".