synonym Comparative
冒頭
VS
嚆矢
Differences Between "冒頭" and "嚆矢"
Option A
冒頭
Meaning
beginning, opening, outset
Reading
ぼうとう (bōtō)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
演説の冒頭で、彼は聴衆に感謝の意を表した。
At the beginning of the speech, he expressed his gratitude to the audience.
Option B
嚆矢
Meaning
the first arrow shot (in battle, signalling the start); the beginning; the origin; the first step
Reading
こうし (koushi)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
この技術開発が、今日のAIブームの嚆矢となった。
This technological development became the beginning of today's AI boom.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(beginning, opening, outset)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 冒頭: 文章や話、時間などの最初、導入部分を指す。硬い表現。(Refers to the very beginning or introductory part of a text, speech, or period of time. A somewhat formal expression.)
- 嚆矢: 比喩的に、ある出来事や運動の「始まり」「きっかけ」を意味することが多い。特に、大きな影響を持つ、またはより大きなものの先駆けとなる場合に用いられる。 (Used metaphorically to mean 'the start' or 'the first step' of an event or movement, particularly one that has significant impact or is a precursor to something bigger.)
- 冒頭: 文章や話、時間などの最初、導入部分を指す。硬い表現。(Refers to the very beginning or introductory part of a text, speech, or period of time. A somewhat formal expression.)
- 嚆矢: 比喩的に、ある出来事や運動の「始まり」「きっかけ」を意味することが多い。特に、大きな影響を持つ、またはより大きなものの先駆けとなる場合に用いられる。 (Used metaphorically to mean 'the start' or 'the first step' of an event or movement, particularly one that has significant impact or is a precursor to something bigger.)
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