synonym Comparative
どういたしまして
VS
延いては
Differences Between "どういたしまして" and "延いては"
Option A
どういたしまして
Meaning
You're welcome; Don't mention it
Reading
どういたしまして (dou itashimashite)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
「ありがとう」「どういたしまして。」
"Thank you." "You're welcome."
Option B
延いては
Meaning
consequently, in addition, eventually, not to mention
Reading
ひいては (hiite wa)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の努力は、延いては会社の発展につながった。
His efforts consequently led to the company's development.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(You're welcome; Don't mention it)"?
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使い分け解説:
- どういたしまして: Standard polite response to 'Thank you'. Can also mean 'It's nothing' or 'No problem.'
- 延いては: Used to indicate a further, often more significant, consequence or outcome of something. 「その結果、さらに〜」というつながりを示す場合に用いられます。
- どういたしまして: Standard polite response to 'Thank you'. Can also mean 'It's nothing' or 'No problem.'
- 延いては: Used to indicate a further, often more significant, consequence or outcome of something. 「その結果、さらに〜」というつながりを示す場合に用いられます。
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