synonym Comparative
着服
VS
貨物
Differences Between "着服" and "貨物"
Option A
着服
Meaning
embezzlement, misappropriation (of funds/goods)
Reading
ちゃくふく (chakufuku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
経理担当者が会社の金を着服したとして逮捕された。
The accountant was arrested for embezzling company money.
Option B
貨物
Meaning
cargo, freight, goods
Reading
かもつ (kamotsu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
貨物列車がたくさんの荷物を運んでいる。
A freight train is carrying a lot of cargo.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(embezzlement, misappropriation (of funds/goods))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 着服: Always carries a negative connotation, referring to the act of secretly taking money or goods that one is entrusted with for personal use, often implying theft or fraud.
- 貨物: Refers to goods or merchandise transported by ship, train, truck, or plane, especially in the context of transport and logistics. Distinct from 荷物 (nimotsu) which is more general for personal baggage or parcels.
- 着服: Always carries a negative connotation, referring to the act of secretly taking money or goods that one is entrusted with for personal use, often implying theft or fraud.
- 貨物: Refers to goods or merchandise transported by ship, train, truck, or plane, especially in the context of transport and logistics. Distinct from 荷物 (nimotsu) which is more general for personal baggage or parcels.
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