synonym Comparative
愚問
VS
愚策
Differences Between "愚問" and "愚策"
Option A
愚問
Meaning
foolish question, silly question, stupid question
Reading
ぐもん (gumon)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
それは愚問だ。聞くまでもない。
That's a foolish question. It goes without saying.
Option B
愚策
Meaning
foolish plan, stupid policy, ill-conceived strategy
Reading
ぐさく (gusaku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
その政策は愚策だと批判された。
That policy was criticized as a foolish plan.
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Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(foolish question, silly question, stupid question)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 愚問: A question that is considered obvious, unnecessary, or shows a lack of understanding that the questioner should possess. It often implies that the answer is self-evident.
- 愚策: A plan or policy that is poorly thought out, ineffective, or likely to lead to negative consequences. Used critically to describe a bad strategy.
- 愚問: A question that is considered obvious, unnecessary, or shows a lack of understanding that the questioner should possess. It often implies that the answer is self-evident.
- 愚策: A plan or policy that is poorly thought out, ineffective, or likely to lead to negative consequences. Used critically to describe a bad strategy.
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