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synonym Comparative
愚策
VS
得策

Differences Between "愚策" and "得策"

Option A
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.
Option B
得策
Meaning
a good plan; a wise measure; a sound policy
Reading
とくさく (tokusaku)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
この状況では、まず話し合うことが得策だ。
In this situation, discussing it first is a wise measure.

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Which word fits this context: "(foolish plan, stupid policy, ill-conceived strategy)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 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.
- 得策: Used to describe a plan or action that is advantageous, effective, or wise. Often implies a decision made after careful consideration. (有利で効果的な計画や策を指す際に使われる。慎重な考慮の結果というニュアンスがある。)
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