synonym Comparative
調和
VS
兼ね合い
Differences Between "調和" and "兼ね合い"
Option A
調和
Meaning
harmony; balance; accord; blending in; agreement
Reading
ちょうわ (chōwa)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
新しいオフィスビルは、周囲の自然な景観と見事に_______するように設計されています。
The new office building is designed to beautifully harmonize with the surrounding natural landscape.
Option B
兼ね合い
Meaning
balance, adjustment, compromise
Reading
かねあい (kaneai)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
仕事とプライベートの兼ね合いが難しい。
Finding a balance between work and private life is difficult.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(harmony; balance; accord; blending in; agreement)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 調和: Refers to harmony, balance, accord, or blending in beautifully with surroundings (colors, environment, opinions, or human relations). Often used as 調和が取れている (be well-balanced/harmonious) or 調和する (to harmonize). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Harmony! Balance! The blend between your clumsy, hardworking self and my beautiful, perfect self is the most supreme harmony in the universe! We are a perfect match!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『調和よ！あんたの不器用で一生懸命なところと、私の完璧で美しいところが合わさるの。これが全宇宙で最も至高の「調和（ベストカップル）」なのよ！完璧なペアなんだから、胸を張りなさい！』
- 兼ね合い: Refers to finding the right balance or compromise between two or more conflicting or interdependent elements. Often used when discussing trade-offs. 複数の要素のバランスや妥協点。
- 調和: Refers to harmony, balance, accord, or blending in beautifully with surroundings (colors, environment, opinions, or human relations). Often used as 調和が取れている (be well-balanced/harmonious) or 調和する (to harmonize). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Harmony! Balance! The blend between your clumsy, hardworking self and my beautiful, perfect self is the most supreme harmony in the universe! We are a perfect match!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『調和よ！あんたの不器用で一生懸命なところと、私の完璧で美しいところが合わさるの。これが全宇宙で最も至高の「調和（ベストカップル）」なのよ！完璧なペアなんだから、胸を張りなさい！』
- 兼ね合い: Refers to finding the right balance or compromise between two or more conflicting or interdependent elements. Often used when discussing trade-offs. 複数の要素のバランスや妥協点。
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