synonym Comparative
はかばかしい
VS
歩み
Differences Between "はかばかしい" and "歩み"
Option A
はかばかしい
Meaning
(not) satisfactory; (not) making good progress; (not) favorable
Reading
はかばかしい (hakabakashii)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
プロジェクトの進捗ははかばかしくない。
The project's progress is not satisfactory.
Option B
歩み
Meaning
step, walk, progress, history
Reading
あゆみ (ayumi)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
人類の歴史の歩み。
The progress of human history.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "((not) satisfactory; (not) making good progress; (not) favorable)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- はかばかしい: Almost always used in the negative form (はかばかしくない, はかばかしい成果がない) to indicate that progress is slow, not good, or not as expected.
- 歩み: Can refer to the physical act of walking/stepping, but often metaphorically refers to progress, development, or the course of history/life. More formal than 「歩くこと」.
- はかばかしい: Almost always used in the negative form (はかばかしくない, はかばかしい成果がない) to indicate that progress is slow, not good, or not as expected.
- 歩み: Can refer to the physical act of walking/stepping, but often metaphorically refers to progress, development, or the course of history/life. More formal than 「歩くこと」.
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