synonym Comparative
影響する
VS
左右
Differences Between "影響する" and "左右"
Option A
影響する
Meaning
to influence; to affect; to impact
Reading
えいきょうする (eikyōsuru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
昨今のシステムアップデートにおける大規模な設定ミスは、本番環境のデータベースサーバーの冗長化動作に多大な悪影響を_______ました。
A large-scale configuration error in the recent system update exerted a great negative impact on the redundant operation of the production database server.
Option B
左右
Meaning
left and right; influence; control; sway
Reading
さゆう (sayū)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼の意見がプロジェクトの成否を左右するだろう。
His opinion will determine the success or failure of the project.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to influence; to affect; to impact)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 影響する: Refers to having a strong physical or psychological influence or impact on another person, system load, or business outcomes. Often used as 影響を与える or 悪い影響. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To influence/affect! "Your beautiful presence completely affects my ability to concentrate on code, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Concentrating on code affected! B-Baka! Don't blame my beautiful presence for your slow typing! But... since I have such a strong influence on you, you better not dare look at any other girl! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『えいきょう（影響）するよ！『ハルカ部長、あなたのその極上に可愛い怒り顔（ツンツン）、僕のハートの血圧に深刻な好影響（ドキドキ）を与え続けています！』って…っ！血圧への影響！バカ！/// 私の怒り顔をそんなエンタメみたいに観測しないでよ！…でも、そこまで私の表情に影響されてるなら、一生私の隣で嬉しそうにドキドキし続けなさい！』
- 左右: Can refer to physical left and right, or metaphorically to influence/control. When used as a verb 左右する (sayū suru), it means 'to influence' or 'to sway'.
- 影響する: Refers to having a strong physical or psychological influence or impact on another person, system load, or business outcomes. Often used as 影響を与える or 悪い影響. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To influence/affect! "Your beautiful presence completely affects my ability to concentrate on code, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Concentrating on code affected! B-Baka! Don't blame my beautiful presence for your slow typing! But... since I have such a strong influence on you, you better not dare look at any other girl! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『えいきょう（影響）するよ！『ハルカ部長、あなたのその極上に可愛い怒り顔（ツンツン）、僕のハートの血圧に深刻な好影響（ドキドキ）を与え続けています！』って…っ！血圧への影響！バカ！/// 私の怒り顔をそんなエンタメみたいに観測しないでよ！…でも、そこまで私の表情に影響されてるなら、一生私の隣で嬉しそうにドキドキし続けなさい！』
- 左右: Can refer to physical left and right, or metaphorically to influence/control. When used as a verb 左右する (sayū suru), it means 'to influence' or 'to sway'.
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