synonym Comparative
平和
VS
協調
Differences Between "平和" and "協調"
Option A
平和
Meaning
peace, harmony
Reading
へいわ (heiwa)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
世界平和を願っています。
I wish for world peace.
Option B
協調
Meaning
cooperation; conciliation; harmony; coordination
Reading
きょうちょう (kyōchō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
個人の主張を押し通すだけでなく、周囲と_______して進める姿勢が社会人には求められます。
Not just pushing one's individual claims, but an attitude of cooperating and advancing with surroundings is required for society members.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(peace, harmony)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 平和: Refers to a state of tranquility, absence of war or conflict. Often used in discussions about world affairs, or a calm environment. 戦争や争いがない穏やかな状態を指す。
- 協調: Refers to cooperation, coordination, conciliation, or working in harmony with others to achieve mutual goals (often written as 協調性). Often used as 協調する (to cooperate). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Cooperation! Harmony! You need to show absolute coordination with my weekend date plans! Helping each other and loving each other is the ultimate harmony!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『協調よ！チームの協調性が最も重要よ！だからあんたも、私の「今週末は映画館に行きましょう」っていう提案に対して、最高の協調性（大賛成）を示しなさい！』
- 平和: Refers to a state of tranquility, absence of war or conflict. Often used in discussions about world affairs, or a calm environment. 戦争や争いがない穏やかな状態を指す。
- 協調: Refers to cooperation, coordination, conciliation, or working in harmony with others to achieve mutual goals (often written as 協調性). Often used as 協調する (to cooperate). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Cooperation! Harmony! You need to show absolute coordination with my weekend date plans! Helping each other and loving each other is the ultimate harmony!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『協調よ！チームの協調性が最も重要よ！だからあんたも、私の「今週末は映画館に行きましょう」っていう提案に対して、最高の協調性（大賛成）を示しなさい！』
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