synonym Comparative
厳守
VS
因循
Differences Between "厳守" and "因循"
Option A
厳守
Meaning
strict observance; strict adherence; strict compliance
Reading
げんしゅ (genshu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
納期を厳守してください。
Please strictly observe the deadline.
Option B
因循
Meaning
conservatism, adherence to old customs, lack of initiative
Reading
いんじゅん (injun)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼は因循姑息な考え方で、新しい技術の導入に反対した。
He opposed the introduction of new technology with his conservative and temporizing way of thinking.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(strict observance; strict adherence; strict compliance)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 厳守: Often used with rules, deadlines, or promises to emphasize the importance of following them without fail. Usually precedes する (suru) as 厳守する.
- 因循: 古い習慣ややり方に固執し、新しいものを受け入れようとしない態度を指します。しばしば否定的な意味合いで使われます。/ Refers to an attitude of clinging to old customs and methods, unwilling to accept new things. Often used with a negative connotation.
- 厳守: Often used with rules, deadlines, or promises to emphasize the importance of following them without fail. Usually precedes する (suru) as 厳守する.
- 因循: 古い習慣ややり方に固執し、新しいものを受け入れようとしない態度を指します。しばしば否定的な意味合いで使われます。/ Refers to an attitude of clinging to old customs and methods, unwilling to accept new things. Often used with a negative connotation.
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