synonym Comparative
相次ぐ
VS
後日
Differences Between "相次ぐ" and "後日"
Option A
相次ぐ
Meaning
to happen in succession, to follow one after another
Reading
あいつぐ (aitsugu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
先月から、この地域で盗難事件が相次いでいる。
Since last month, theft incidents have occurred one after another in this area.
Option B
後日
Meaning
later date, in the future, another day
Reading
ごじつ (gojitsu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
詳細については後日改めてご連絡いたします。
We will contact you again with details at a later date.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to happen in succession, to follow one after another)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 相次ぐ: Describes multiple similar events or occurrences happening one after another, often implying a rapid or continuous sequence. Can be positive or negative.
- 後日: Refers to a future day, often unspecified but not too distant. More formal than 「あとで」 or 「後ほど」.
- 相次ぐ: Describes multiple similar events or occurrences happening one after another, often implying a rapid or continuous sequence. Can be positive or negative.
- 後日: Refers to a future day, often unspecified but not too distant. More formal than 「あとで」 or 「後ほど」.
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