synonym Comparative
拝聴
VS
奉呈
Differences Between "拝聴" and "奉呈"
Option A
拝聴
Meaning
(humble) to listen (to a superior); to hear respectfully
Reading
はいちょう (haichō)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
先生のご講演を拝聴する機会を得ました。
I had the opportunity to respectfully listen to the professor's lecture.
Option B
奉呈
Meaning
to present; to offer (to a superior, formally and respectfully)
Reading
ほうてい (hōtei)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
新年の儀式では、天皇陛下に書が奉呈された。
At the New Year's ceremony, calligraphy was presented to His Majesty the Emperor.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "((humble) to listen (to a superior); to hear respectfully)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 拝聴: A humble expression for listening, typically used when listening to a person of higher status (e.g., a teacher, a senior, a public figure). (目上の人や敬意を表すべき人の話などを聞くことを謙遜して言う言葉。)
- 奉呈: A very formal and humble term used when presenting something to a person of very high rank (e.g., royalty, emperor) or a deity. Usually archaic or ceremonial. 目上の人や神仏に、謹んで差し上げること。非常に丁寧な言葉。
- 拝聴: A humble expression for listening, typically used when listening to a person of higher status (e.g., a teacher, a senior, a public figure). (目上の人や敬意を表すべき人の話などを聞くことを謙遜して言う言葉。)
- 奉呈: A very formal and humble term used when presenting something to a person of very high rank (e.g., royalty, emperor) or a deity. Usually archaic or ceremonial. 目上の人や神仏に、謹んで差し上げること。非常に丁寧な言葉。
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