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synonym Comparative
風潮
VS
卓見

Differences Between "風潮" and "卓見"

Option A
風潮
Meaning
trend; current (of opinion); prevailing tendency; climate (of the times)
Reading
ふうちょう (fūchō)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
最近、若者の間で健康志向の風潮が強まっている。
Recently, there's a growing trend among young people towards health-consciousness.
Option B
卓見
Meaning
excellent opinion; profound view; brilliant insight
Reading
たくけん (takuken)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼の卓見にはいつも感銘を受ける。
I am always impressed by his brilliant insights.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(trend; current (of opinion); prevailing tendency; climate (of the times))"?
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使い分け解説:
- 風潮: Refers to the general direction or prevailing mood/opinion in society or a group. It describes a current tendency or inclination. 社会や集団の中である傾向や意見が広まっている様子を表します。
- 卓見: A formal expression used to praise someone's insight, opinion, or observation as being exceptionally sharp, insightful, or wise. (人の見識、意見、観察が非常に鋭く、洞察力に富み、賢明であることを褒める際に用いる、かしこまった表現です。)
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