synonym Comparative
ご存知
VS
面識
Differences Between "ご存知" and "面識"
Option A
ご存知
Meaning
knowing (honorific for 知っている)
Reading
ごぞんじ (gozonji)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
先生は、このニュースをご存知ですか。
Sensei, are you aware of this news?
Option B
面識
Meaning
acquaintance; knowing someone by sight
Reading
めんしき (menshiki)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼とは以前から面識がある。
I've had an acquaintance with him for some time.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(knowing (honorific for 知っている))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- ご存知: An honorific expression used when referring to someone else's knowledge or asking if they know something. 「〜ですか」を付けて疑問文でよく使われます。
- 面識: Refers to having met someone before or knowing who they are. Often used with 'ある' (to have) or 'ない' (not to have).
- ご存知: An honorific expression used when referring to someone else's knowledge or asking if they know something. 「〜ですか」を付けて疑問文でよく使われます。
- 面識: Refers to having met someone before or knowing who they are. Often used with 'ある' (to have) or 'ない' (not to have).
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