synonym Comparative
復旧
VS
還元
Differences Between "復旧" and "還元"
Option A
復旧
Meaning
restoration, recovery (of infrastructure, services)
Reading
ふっきゅう (fukkyuu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
台風で停止した電車が、午前中には復旧する見込みです。
The train service, stopped due to the typhoon, is expected to be restored by noon.
Option B
還元
Meaning
reduction (chemistry); restoration; return (to original state); (points, etc.) payback/cashback
Reading
かんげん (kangen)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
貯まったポイントは、次回のお買い物で現金に還元できます。
Accumulated points can be redeemed for cash on your next purchase.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(restoration, recovery (of infrastructure, services))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 復旧: Refers to restoring damaged infrastructure, services, or data to their original state. Typically used for things like electricity, water, roads, railway services, or computer systems after an outage or damage. (災害や事故で損壊したインフラ、サービス、データなどを元の状態に戻すこと。電力、水道、道路、鉄道サービス、コンピューターシステムなどによく使われる。)
- 還元: Can mean chemical reduction, or more commonly, returning something to its original state or giving back/rebate (e.g., points, profits) to customers/society.
- 復旧: Refers to restoring damaged infrastructure, services, or data to their original state. Typically used for things like electricity, water, roads, railway services, or computer systems after an outage or damage. (災害や事故で損壊したインフラ、サービス、データなどを元の状態に戻すこと。電力、水道、道路、鉄道サービス、コンピューターシステムなどによく使われる。)
- 還元: Can mean chemical reduction, or more commonly, returning something to its original state or giving back/rebate (e.g., points, profits) to customers/society.
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