synonym Comparative
複雑な
VS
煩雑
Differences Between "複雑な" and "煩雑"
Option A
複雑な
Meaning
complex, complicated
Reading
ふくざつな (fukuzatsuna)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
この問題はとても複雑で、解決に時間がかかるだろう。
This problem is very complex and will take time to solve.
Option B
煩雑
Meaning
troublesome, complicated, complex, intricate
Reading
はんざつ (hanzatsu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
その申請手続きはとても煩雑だ。
That application process is very complicated.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(complex, complicated)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 複雑な: Na-adjective. Used to describe something with many intricate parts or elements, making it difficult to understand or handle. The opposite is 簡単な (kantanna, simple).
- 煩雑: Describes processes or procedures that are complicated and take a lot of effort. (手続きや作業が複雑で手間がかかる様子を表します。)
- 複雑な: Na-adjective. Used to describe something with many intricate parts or elements, making it difficult to understand or handle. The opposite is 簡単な (kantanna, simple).
- 煩雑: Describes processes or procedures that are complicated and take a lot of effort. (手続きや作業が複雑で手間がかかる様子を表します。)
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