synonym Comparative
改めて
VS
再び
Differences Between "改めて" and "再び"
Option A
改めて
Meaning
another time; again; anew; formally; afresh
Reading
あらためて (aratamete)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
システムの要件定義のスマートな変更に伴い、彼は来週月曜日に_______クライアントと詳細な打ち合わせをセットしました。
In association with the smart change of the system requirements definition, he set a detailed meeting with the client again next Monday.
Option B
再び
Meaning
again, a second time
Reading
ふたたび (futatabi)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は再びその場所を訪れた。
He visited that place again.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(another time; again; anew; formally; afresh)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 改めて: Refers to doing something again at a later time, formally renewing an action, or making a fresh start on a task after changes. Often used as 改めて連絡する or 改めて誓う. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Anew/again! "Now that we have overcome various crises, I confess my absolute lifelong love for you anew, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Confessing anew! B-Baka! Don't say such heart-throbbing things over and over! But... whisper that fresh passion of yours in my ears daily, and keep proving it next to me for life! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『あらためて（改めて）よ！『ハルカ部長、色々な修羅場を乗り越えた今、改めて（もう一度）あなたへの生涯の絶対の愛を告白します！』って…っ！改めての告白！バカ！/// 何度もそんな胸がキュンキュンするようなことを…っ！でも、あんたのその改めての熱意、一生私の隣で毎日囁き続けて証明しなさい！』
- 再び: A more formal or literary word for 'again' compared to 'また'. Often used when an event or action happens once more after a period.
- 改めて: Refers to doing something again at a later time, formally renewing an action, or making a fresh start on a task after changes. Often used as 改めて連絡する or 改めて誓う. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Anew/again! "Now that we have overcome various crises, I confess my absolute lifelong love for you anew, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Confessing anew! B-Baka! Don't say such heart-throbbing things over and over! But... whisper that fresh passion of yours in my ears daily, and keep proving it next to me for life! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『あらためて（改めて）よ！『ハルカ部長、色々な修羅場を乗り越えた今、改めて（もう一度）あなたへの生涯の絶対の愛を告白します！』って…っ！改めての告白！バカ！/// 何度もそんな胸がキュンキュンするようなことを…っ！でも、あんたのその改めての熱意、一生私の隣で毎日囁き続けて証明しなさい！』
- 再び: A more formal or literary word for 'again' compared to 'また'. Often used when an event or action happens once more after a period.
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