synonym Comparative
弊害
VS
修練
Differences Between "弊害" and "修練"
Option A
弊害
Meaning
harmful effect; evil practice; drawback; ill effect
Reading
へいがい (heigai)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
過度な競争は、社会に様々な弊害をもたらす可能性がある。
Excessive competition can bring about various harmful effects to society.
Option B
修練
Meaning
training, discipline, practice, cultivation (especially of skills or mind)
Reading
しゅうれん (shūren)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼は剣道の修練を積んで、一人前の武道家になった。
He underwent rigorous training in kendo and became a full-fledged martial artist.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(harmful effect; evil practice; drawback; ill effect)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 弊害: Refers to negative consequences, disadvantages, or problems that arise from a particular system, action, or phenomenon. Often used in discussions about societal issues, policies, or technology. (特定のシステム、行動、または現象から生じる否定的な結果、不利益、または問題を指します。社会問題、政策、技術に関する議論でよく用いられます。)
- 修練: Implies rigorous, continuous practice or discipline to master a skill, art, or improve oneself, often over a long period. More formal and deeper than 練習 (renshū).
- 弊害: Refers to negative consequences, disadvantages, or problems that arise from a particular system, action, or phenomenon. Often used in discussions about societal issues, policies, or technology. (特定のシステム、行動、または現象から生じる否定的な結果、不利益、または問題を指します。社会問題、政策、技術に関する議論でよく用いられます。)
- 修練: Implies rigorous, continuous practice or discipline to master a skill, art, or improve oneself, often over a long period. More formal and deeper than 練習 (renshū).
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