Quadruple VS
Synonym Boundary: "側面", "兼業", "副作用", "肩を持つ"
All represent the core concept "side", but require precise selection.
Japanese Option A
側面
そくめん (sokumen)
N2 / CEFR
Japanese Option B
兼業
けんぎょう (kengyō)
N2 / CEFR
Japanese Option C
副作用
ふくさよう (fukusayou)
B2 / CEFR
Japanese Option D
肩を持つ
かたをもつ (katawomotu)
C1 / CEFR
Quadruple VS Nuance Contrast & Social Differences
When expressing "side" in Japanese, you must carefully distinguish between "側面", "兼業", "副作用", "肩を持つ" based on context.
- 側面 (そくめん (sokumen) - Level: N2): Maps to "side, aspect, flank" and is used when Refers to a particular aspect or facet of something, especially when discussing a complex issue from different angles. Can also mean the literal 'side' of an object..
- 兼業 (けんぎょう (kengyō) - Level: N2): Maps to "side job; concurrent post; holding two jobs concurrently" and is used when Refers to having more than one job or profession at the same time. Can be used as 兼業する or 兼業で.
- 副作用 (ふくさよう (fukusayou) - Level: B2): Maps to "side effect" and is used when Essential structural term in CEFR B2 vocabulary syllabus..
- 肩を持つ (かたをもつ (katawomotu) - Level: C1): Maps to "to side with" and is used when Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus..
Context for "側面"
その計画には、いくつかの重要な側面がある。
That plan has several important aspects.
Context for "兼業"
彼は本業の傍ら、ライターの兼業をしている。
Besides his main job, he also has a side job as a writer.
Context for "副作用"
私は副作用に興味があります。
I am interested in side effect.
Context for "肩を持つ"
毎日、日本語を練習するために肩を持つ。
Every day, I side with to practice Japanese.
Synonym Mastery Challenge
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "その計画には、いくつかの重要な ＿＿＿ がある。" (Meaning: "That plan has several important aspects.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "側面" is correct here because it represents "side, aspect, flank" in the context: "That plan has several important aspects.".