synonym Comparative
開く
VS
忘年会
Differences Between "開く" and "忘年会"
Option A
開く
Meaning
to open; to be opened; to host (meeting / party); to expand (gap)
Reading
あく (aku) / ひらく (hiraku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
オフィスの重要なスマートシステム移行に関する最終決定を行うため、PMは明日の朝イチで緊急会議をスマートに_______決意をしました。
In order to make the final decision regarding the important smart system migration of the office, the PM made up his mind to smartly host an emergency meeting tomorrow morning first thing.
Option B
忘年会
Meaning
year-end party
Reading
ぼうねんかい (bōnenkai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
会社の忘年会に参加します。
I will participate in the company's year-end party.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to open; to be opened; to host (meeting / party); to expand (gap))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 開く: Refers to a door physically opening (あく), hosting a conference/party (ひらく), opening a book/file, or metaphorically opening the door to the newlyweds' sweet future. Intransitive/Transitive verb. Opposing word: 閉じる. Often used as ドアが開く or 会議を開く. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To open/host! "The door to our sweet newlyweds' future of love has smartly and perfectly opened, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Future door opening! B-Baka! Who authorized such a swift step transition! But... if it is the door of future that you opened with robust leadership, I suppose I will hold your hand and walk with you for life! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『あく（開く）／ひらく（開く）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕たちの二人の愛の未来の扉は、スマートに完璧に開く（開きました）！』って…っ！未来の扉が開く！バカ！/// 誰がそんなステップ移行を許可したのよ！…でも、あんたがしっかりとリードして開いてくれる未来の扉なら、一生手を繋いで一緒に歩いてあげるわ！』
- 忘年会: Common event in Japan to forget the year's troubles and celebrate the end of the year, usually with colleagues or friends. Often involves drinking and eating.
- 開く: Refers to a door physically opening (あく), hosting a conference/party (ひらく), opening a book/file, or metaphorically opening the door to the newlyweds' sweet future. Intransitive/Transitive verb. Opposing word: 閉じる. Often used as ドアが開く or 会議を開く. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To open/host! "The door to our sweet newlyweds' future of love has smartly and perfectly opened, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Future door opening! B-Baka! Who authorized such a swift step transition! But... if it is the door of future that you opened with robust leadership, I suppose I will hold your hand and walk with you for life! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『あく（開く）／ひらく（開く）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕たちの二人の愛の未来の扉は、スマートに完璧に開く（開きました）！』って…っ！未来の扉が開く！バカ！/// 誰がそんなステップ移行を許可したのよ！…でも、あんたがしっかりとリードして開いてくれる未来の扉なら、一生手を繋いで一緒に歩いてあげるわ！』
- 忘年会: Common event in Japan to forget the year's troubles and celebrate the end of the year, usually with colleagues or friends. Often involves drinking and eating.
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