synonym Comparative
汎用
VS
横行
Differences Between "汎用" and "横行"
Option A
汎用
Meaning
general-purpose; versatility; widespread use
Reading
はんよう (hanyou)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
このソフトウェアは汎用性が高く、様々な業務に利用できる。
This software is highly versatile and can be used for various tasks.
Option B
横行
Meaning
rampant; prevalence; widespread (often with a negative connotation)
Reading
おうこう (ōkō)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
最近、偽物のブランド品が市場で横行している。
Recently, counterfeit brand-name goods are rampant in the market.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(general-purpose; versatility; widespread use)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 汎用: Describes something that can be used for a wide range of purposes or in various situations, implying versatility and broad applicability. 「汎用性」という形で使われることが多いです。広範囲の目的や多様な状況に適用できることを表し、多用途性や幅広い応用可能性を意味します。
- 横行: This word is often used to describe undesirable things (e.g., crime, corruption, fraud, illegal activities) that are widespread and occurring without being stopped or controlled. It carries a strong negative connotation. (悪事や不法な行為などが、はびこり広がる様子を表す際に使われます。否定的なニュアンスが強いです。)
- 汎用: Describes something that can be used for a wide range of purposes or in various situations, implying versatility and broad applicability. 「汎用性」という形で使われることが多いです。広範囲の目的や多様な状況に適用できることを表し、多用途性や幅広い応用可能性を意味します。
- 横行: This word is often used to describe undesirable things (e.g., crime, corruption, fraud, illegal activities) that are widespread and occurring without being stopped or controlled. It carries a strong negative connotation. (悪事や不法な行為などが、はびこり広がる様子を表す際に使われます。否定的なニュアンスが強いです。)
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