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synonym Comparative
配布する
VS
差し出す

Differences Between "配布する" and "差し出す"

Option A
配布する
Meaning
to distribute, to hand out
Reading
はいふする (haifu suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
会議で資料を参加者全員に配布した。
I distributed the materials to all participants at the meeting.
Option B
差し出す
Meaning
to present, to submit, to hold out (one's hand)
Reading
さしだす (sashidasu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
名刺を差し出す。
Present one's business card.

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使い分け解説:
- 配布する: 資料や物品などを多くの人に「配る」ことを意味します。フォーマルな場面でよく使われます。/ Means to 'distribute' documents or goods to many people. Often used in formal settings.
- 差し出す: 物を相手の方へ向けて前に出す、あるいは書類などを提出する際に使われます。/ Used when holding something out towards someone, or when submitting documents.
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