synonym Comparative
弁明
VS
抗弁
Differences Between "弁明" and "抗弁"
Option A
弁明
Meaning
explanation; defense; vindication; clarification of motives
Reading
べんめい (benmei)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
誤解を解くために記者会見を開き、詳細な_______を行いましたが、世論は納得しませんでした。
In order to clear up the misunderstanding, they held a press conference and gave a detailed explanation, but public opinion was not convinced.
Option B
抗弁
Meaning
defense / plea
Reading
こうべん (kouben)
Syllabus Level
C2
Practical Example
私は抗弁に興味があります。
I am interested in defense / plea.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(explanation; defense; vindication; clarification of motives)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 弁明: Refers to making a formal explanation, defense, vindication, or clarification of one's motives/circumstances to clear up misunderstandings. Often used with する as a verb (弁明する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'No justification! I don't want to hear your justification for why you didn't text me back last night! ...Unless your justification is that you fell asleep thinking about me?' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『弁明？！昨日の夜、私からのメッセージに返信しなかった弁明を聞かせなさい！…あ、でも、『部長のことを考えてたら寝落ちした』っていう可愛い弁明なら、許してあげるわ！』
- 抗弁: Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
- 弁明: Refers to making a formal explanation, defense, vindication, or clarification of one's motives/circumstances to clear up misunderstandings. Often used with する as a verb (弁明する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'No justification! I don't want to hear your justification for why you didn't text me back last night! ...Unless your justification is that you fell asleep thinking about me?' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『弁明？！昨日の夜、私からのメッセージに返信しなかった弁明を聞かせなさい！…あ、でも、『部長のことを考えてたら寝落ちした』っていう可愛い弁明なら、許してあげるわ！』
- 抗弁: Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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