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synonym Comparative
激減
VS
抜本的

Differences Between "激減" and "抜本的"

Option A
激減
Meaning
drastic decrease, sharp decline
Reading
げきげん (gekigen)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
今年の観光客の数が去年に比べて激減した。
The number of tourists this year drastically decreased compared to last year.
Option B
抜本的
Meaning
drastic, fundamental, radical, root-and-branch
Reading
ばっぽんてき (bapponteki)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
その問題には抜本的な改革が必要だ。
That problem requires a drastic reform.

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Which word fits this context: "(drastic decrease, sharp decline)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 激減: Emphasizes a sudden, rapid, and significant reduction in quantity, number, or size, often implying a concerning or impactful change. 数や量が急激に、大きく減ることを強調する表現。
- 抜本的: Describes changes or reforms that go to the very root of a problem or system, rather than just superficial adjustments. Implies thoroughness and significant impact. 根本から改めること。
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