synonym Comparative
後回し
VS
収納
Differences Between "後回し" and "収納"
Option A
後回し
Meaning
putting off, postponing, deferring
Reading
あとまわし (atomawashi)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
面倒な仕事はつい後回しにしてしまう。
I tend to put off troublesome tasks.
Option B
収納
Meaning
storage, housing, putting away
Reading
しゅうのう (shūnō)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
この棚はたくさんの本を収納できる。
This shelf can store many books.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(putting off, postponing, deferring)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 後回し: Refers to the act of delaying something or moving it to a later time, often because something else is prioritized or one is procrastinating. (物事を後に延ばすこと、優先順位を下げて後に処理すること。)
- 収納: Refers to the act of storing or keeping things in a designated place. Can also refer to the storage space itself.
- 後回し: Refers to the act of delaying something or moving it to a later time, often because something else is prioritized or one is procrastinating. (物事を後に延ばすこと、優先順位を下げて後に処理すること。)
- 収納: Refers to the act of storing or keeping things in a designated place. Can also refer to the storage space itself.
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