synonym Comparative
中止する
VS
見合わせる
Differences Between "中止する" and "見合わせる"
Option A
中止する
Meaning
to cancel, to call off
Reading
ちゅうしする (chuushi suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
大雨のため、今日のサッカーの試合は中止になった。
Due to heavy rain, today's soccer match was canceled.
Option B
見合わせる
Meaning
to suspend; to postpone; to cancel; to exchange glances
Reading
みあわせる (miawaseru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
悪天候のため、飛行機は欠航となり、出発は見合わせられた。
Due to bad weather, the flight was cancelled, and departure was postponed.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to cancel, to call off)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 中止する: 計画、イベント、試合など、予定されていたことを取りやめる際に使われます。通常、何らかの理由で実行できなくなった場合です。/ Used when an scheduled event, plan, or activity is called off or stopped, often due to unforeseen circumstances.
- 見合わせる: Often used for suspending or postponing plans/events (e.g., meetings, games) due to circumstances. Also means to look at each other.
- 中止する: 計画、イベント、試合など、予定されていたことを取りやめる際に使われます。通常、何らかの理由で実行できなくなった場合です。/ Used when an scheduled event, plan, or activity is called off or stopped, often due to unforeseen circumstances.
- 見合わせる: Often used for suspending or postponing plans/events (e.g., meetings, games) due to circumstances. Also means to look at each other.
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