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synonym Comparative
伝言
VS
早退

Differences Between "伝言" and "早退"

Option A
伝言
Meaning
message (spoken or written); leaving a message
Reading
でんごん (dengon)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼に伝言をお願いできますか。
Could you please give him a message?
Option B
早退
Meaning
leaving early (from work/school)
Reading
そうたい (sōtai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
体調が悪かったので、会社を早退しました。
I left work early because I wasn't feeling well.

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Which word fits this context: "(message (spoken or written); leaving a message)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 伝言: A message passed on to someone who is not present, often left with a third party. Can be used as a noun (伝言) or with する (伝言する). (その場にいない人に伝えるメッセージ。第三者を介して残されることが多い。名詞としても、「伝言する」としても使われる。)
- 早退: Refers to leaving work or school before the official closing time. It is a noun and often used with the verb する (suru) to form '早退する' (to leave early).
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