synonym Comparative
話し合い
VS
風評
Differences Between "話し合い" and "風評"
Option A
話し合い
Meaning
discussion, talk, consultation
Reading
はなしあい (hanashiai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
私たちはその問題について話し合いをしました。
We had a discussion about that problem.
Option B
風評
Meaning
rumor, reputation (often negative), public talk
Reading
ふうひょう (fūhyō)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
悪い風評が広がり、その地域の観光客が減少した。
Negative rumors spread, and the number of tourists in that area decreased.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(discussion, talk, consultation)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 話し合い: 複数人で意見を交換し、合意や解決策を見つけるために行われる会話や会議を指します。動詞「話し合う」の名詞形です。 (Refers to a conversation or meeting where multiple people exchange opinions to find an 'agreement' or 'solution'. It is the noun form of the verb '話し合う' (to discuss).)
- 風評: Often refers to potentially damaging rumors or negative public perception, especially concerning products, places, or people, which may or may not be true. Differs from a simple 'rumor' (噂 - uwasa) by implying a broader public impact or damage to reputation. 事実に基づかない、あるいは事実と異なる情報が広まり、商品、地域、人物などの評判に悪影響を与える可能性があるものを指します。「噂（うわさ）」よりも、より広範な影響や評判への損害を含意します。
- 話し合い: 複数人で意見を交換し、合意や解決策を見つけるために行われる会話や会議を指します。動詞「話し合う」の名詞形です。 (Refers to a conversation or meeting where multiple people exchange opinions to find an 'agreement' or 'solution'. It is the noun form of the verb '話し合う' (to discuss).)
- 風評: Often refers to potentially damaging rumors or negative public perception, especially concerning products, places, or people, which may or may not be true. Differs from a simple 'rumor' (噂 - uwasa) by implying a broader public impact or damage to reputation. 事実に基づかない、あるいは事実と異なる情報が広まり、商品、地域、人物などの評判に悪影響を与える可能性があるものを指します。「噂（うわさ）」よりも、より広範な影響や評判への損害を含意します。
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