synonym Comparative
着実
VS
経過
Differences Between "着実" and "経過"
Option A
着実
Meaning
steady, firm, sound, reliable (in progress/results)
Reading
ちゃくじつ (chakujitsu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は着実に目標に向かって努力している。
He is steadily working towards his goal.
Option B
経過
Meaning
passage (of time), progress, course (of events)
Reading
けいか (keika)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
事故の詳しい経過を説明してください。
Please explain the detailed course of the accident.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(steady, firm, sound, reliable (in progress/results))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 着実: Describes progress, growth, or actions that are steady and sure, leading to reliable results. It implies a step-by-step, non-flamboyant approach. Often used with verbs like 努力する (to make an effort) or 進む (to proceed).
- 経過: Noun form. Refers to the way things have gone or how time has passed. Can be used with する as a verb (経過する - to pass, to elapse). (例: 時間の経過 - passage of time)
- 着実: Describes progress, growth, or actions that are steady and sure, leading to reliable results. It implies a step-by-step, non-flamboyant approach. Often used with verbs like 努力する (to make an effort) or 進む (to proceed).
- 経過: Noun form. Refers to the way things have gone or how time has passed. Can be used with する as a verb (経過する - to pass, to elapse). (例: 時間の経過 - passage of time)
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