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synonym Comparative
原稿
VS
抄本

Differences Between "原稿" and "抄本"

Option A
原稿
Meaning
manuscript, draft, copy (for publication)
Reading
げんこう (genkou)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
論文の原稿を書き上げた。
I finished writing the draft of my thesis.
Option B
抄本
Meaning
certified extract / abridged copy
Reading
しょうほん (shouhon)
Syllabus Level
C2
Practical Example
私は抄本に興味があります。
I am interested in certified extract / abridged copy.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(manuscript, draft, copy (for publication))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 原稿: Refers to the original written text before it is published, edited, or finalized. Used for articles, novels, speeches, etc.
- 抄本: Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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