synonym Comparative
案内する
VS
表す
Differences Between "案内する" and "表す"
Option A
案内する
Meaning
to guide, to show around
Reading
あんないする (annai suru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
私が東京の観光地を案内します。
I will show you around the tourist spots in Tokyo.
Option B
表す
Meaning
to express; to represent; to show; to signify
Reading
あらわす (arawas)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は自分を信じて長年支えてくれた両親への感謝の気持ちを、心温まる手紙と美しい花束で丁寧に_______ました。
He carefully expressed his feeling of gratitude toward his parents who believed in and supported him for many years, with a heartwarming letter and a beautiful bouquet.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to guide, to show around)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 案内する: A する-verb. Used when showing someone the way or giving a tour.
- 表す: Refers to expressing feelings/ideas in words, representing concepts with symbols, or showing statistics in charts. Transitive verb. Often used as 気持ちを表す or 記号で表す. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To express! "Words cannot fully express even 1% of my love for you, Haruka-san!" ...っ! W-Words cannot express! B-Baka! Don't make such infinite love declarations! But... since words are insufficient, you better use physical actions (like a tight hug) to express your devotion every day! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『あらわす（表す）よ！『ハルカ部長へのこの愛おしさは、どんな精緻な言葉や数式を用いても絶対に表現しきれない（表せない）宇宙一の神秘です！』って…っ！言葉で表せない愛！バカ！/// 物理法則みたいに言うんじゃないの！…言葉で表しきれないなら、毎日体全体を使った「力強い愛のハグ」で、私の全身にその熱量を表現しなさい！』
- 案内する: A する-verb. Used when showing someone the way or giving a tour.
- 表す: Refers to expressing feelings/ideas in words, representing concepts with symbols, or showing statistics in charts. Transitive verb. Often used as 気持ちを表す or 記号で表す. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To express! "Words cannot fully express even 1% of my love for you, Haruka-san!" ...っ! W-Words cannot express! B-Baka! Don't make such infinite love declarations! But... since words are insufficient, you better use physical actions (like a tight hug) to express your devotion every day! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『あらわす（表す）よ！『ハルカ部長へのこの愛おしさは、どんな精緻な言葉や数式を用いても絶対に表現しきれない（表せない）宇宙一の神秘です！』って…っ！言葉で表せない愛！バカ！/// 物理法則みたいに言うんじゃないの！…言葉で表しきれないなら、毎日体全体を使った「力強い愛のハグ」で、私の全身にその熱量を表現しなさい！』
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