synonym Comparative
病気
VS
克服
Differences Between "病気" and "克服"
Option A
病気
Meaning
illness, sickness
Reading
びょうき (byōki)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
彼は病気で学校を休みました。
He was absent from school due to illness.
Option B
克服
Meaning
to overcome, to conquer (difficulty, illness, fear)
Reading
こくふく (kokufuku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は長い闘病生活を経て、ついに病気を克服した。
After a long struggle with illness, he finally overcame his disease.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(illness, sickness)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 病気: A noun referring to a state of poor health. Often used with になる (ni naru) for 'to get sick' or です (desu) for 'to be sick'.
- 克服: Implies successfully dealing with a significant challenge, difficulty, or a personal weakness/fear. Often used with struggles.
- 病気: A noun referring to a state of poor health. Often used with になる (ni naru) for 'to get sick' or です (desu) for 'to be sick'.
- 克服: Implies successfully dealing with a significant challenge, difficulty, or a personal weakness/fear. Often used with struggles.
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