synonym Comparative
あやまり
VS
うっかり
Differences Between "あやまり" and "うっかり"
Option A
あやまり
Meaning
Apology; mistake, error
Reading
あやまり (ayamari)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の報告書には多くの誤りがあった。
There were many errors in his report.
Option B
うっかり
Meaning
carelessly, thoughtlessly, by mistake
Reading
うっかり (ukkari)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
うっかり鍵をかけずに家を出てしまった。
I carelessly left the house without locking it.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(Apology; mistake, error)"?
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使い分け解説:
- あやまり: Can mean 'apology' (謝り) or 'mistake/error' (誤り). Context usually clarifies. As a noun, it often refers to an error in writing or calculation.
- うっかり: An adverb or suru-verb (うっかりする) indicating that one has done something by mistake or unintentionally due to a lack of attention. It often implies a slight blunder or oversight. (注意が足りず、不注意によって何かをしてしまう様子を表す副詞またはサ変動詞。軽い失敗や見落としを指すことが多い。)
- あやまり: Can mean 'apology' (謝り) or 'mistake/error' (誤り). Context usually clarifies. As a noun, it often refers to an error in writing or calculation.
- うっかり: An adverb or suru-verb (うっかりする) indicating that one has done something by mistake or unintentionally due to a lack of attention. It often implies a slight blunder or oversight. (注意が足りず、不注意によって何かをしてしまう様子を表す副詞またはサ変動詞。軽い失敗や見落としを指すことが多い。)
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