synonym Comparative
独断
VS
按図索驥
Differences Between "独断" and "按図索驥"
Option A
独断
Meaning
arbitrary decision, acting on one's own judgment,独断
Reading
どくだん (dokudan)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼はいつも独断で物事を決めるので、周囲からの反発も多い。
He always makes decisions arbitrarily, so there's a lot of backlash from those around him.
Option B
按図索驥
Meaning
Acting dogmatically by the book
Reading
あんずさっき (anzusakki)
Syllabus Level
C2
Practical Example
私は按図索驥に興味があります。
I am interested in Acting dogmatically by the book.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(arbitrary decision, acting on one's own judgment,独断)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 独断: Implies making a decision without consulting others or without sufficient reason. Often has a negative connotation, suggesting self-will or lack of consideration for others' opinions.
- 按図索驥: Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
- 独断: Implies making a decision without consulting others or without sufficient reason. Often has a negative connotation, suggesting self-will or lack of consideration for others' opinions.
- 按図索驥: Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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