synonym Comparative
弁明
VS
釈明
Differences Between "弁明" and "釈明"
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
釈明
Meaning
explanation; clarification; excusing oneself; apology/vindication
Reading
しゃくめい (shakumei)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
度重なる失言に対し、その議員は釈明会見を開きましたが、かえって批判を_______結果となりました。
Toward his repeated gaffes, the lawmaker held a press conference to explain, but it rather resulted in drawing criticism.
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！』
- 釈明: Refers to explaining, clarifying, or excusing one's actions, particularly when a public figure or worker is suspected of wrongdoing or causes a problem. Often used as 釈明会見. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Explanation! Give me a clear explanation about why you were smiling at that girl from the accounting department! ...っ, I am NOT jealous! I just care about organizational order!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『釈明しなさい！経理の女の子に向かって、何でそんなに嬉しそうにデレデレ微笑みかけてたのよ！釈明を求めるわ！…し、しし、嫉妬じゃないわよ、社内秩序の維持よ！』
- 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！』
- 釈明: Refers to explaining, clarifying, or excusing one's actions, particularly when a public figure or worker is suspected of wrongdoing or causes a problem. Often used as 釈明会見. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Explanation! Give me a clear explanation about why you were smiling at that girl from the accounting department! ...っ, I am NOT jealous! I just care about organizational order!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『釈明しなさい！経理の女の子に向かって、何でそんなに嬉しそうにデレデレ微笑みかけてたのよ！釈明を求めるわ！…し、しし、嫉妬じゃないわよ、社内秩序の維持よ！』
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