synonym Comparative
あっさり
VS
糧食
Differences Between "あっさり" and "糧食"
Option A
あっさり
Meaning
lightly, easily, plainly (food); readily, without difficulty; coolly, indifferently
Reading
あっさり (assari)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼女はあっさりと彼との関係を終わらせた。
She ended her relationship with him easily.
Option B
糧食
Meaning
provisions, food supply (especially for an emergency, journey, or military)
Reading
りょうしょく (ryōshoku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
災害に備えて、三日分の糧食を準備した。
We prepared three days' worth of provisions in case of disaster.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(lightly, easily, plainly (food); readily, without difficulty; coolly, indifferently)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- あっさり: Describes something light (food taste), simple (design), or something done easily/without lingering. (味覚が薄味であること、物事が簡単に済むこと、また性格がさっぱりしている様子を表します。)
- 糧食: Refers to food supplies, especially for an emergency, disaster, or long journey, rather than everyday meals. It implies stored or prepared food for survival. (日常の食事ではなく、災害時や長旅、軍事目的などのために蓄えられた食料や食料品を指します。)
- あっさり: Describes something light (food taste), simple (design), or something done easily/without lingering. (味覚が薄味であること、物事が簡単に済むこと、また性格がさっぱりしている様子を表します。)
- 糧食: Refers to food supplies, especially for an emergency, disaster, or long journey, rather than everyday meals. It implies stored or prepared food for survival. (日常の食事ではなく、災害時や長旅、軍事目的などのために蓄えられた食料や食料品を指します。)
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