synonym Comparative
返事
VS
対応
Differences Between "返事" and "対応"
Option A
返事
Meaning
reply; answer; response; acknowledgment
Reading
へんじ (henji)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
重要な取引先から提案された共同プロジェクトの契約案件について、私たちは早急に検討し、来週末までに_______をする必要があります。
Regarding the joint project contract case proposed by an important business partner, we need to study it quickly and give a reply by the end of next week.
Option B
対応
Meaning
correspondence, response, coping, dealing with
Reading
たいおう (taiou)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
お客様の要望に対応します。
We will respond to the customer's request.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(reply; answer; response; acknowledgment)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 返事: Refers to responding to a call, replying to a question/letter, or giving a formal answer to a proposal. Often used as 返事をする or 返事をもらう. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Reply! "Haruka-san, when will you give me a reply to my confession?" ...っ! W-We are already holding hands and going on dates, isn't that the obvious reply?! B-Baka! Don't make me say such embarrassing words out loud! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『へんじ（返事）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕の愛の告白に対する正式な返事を、そろそろいただけますか？』って…っ！もう毎日隣にいて手を繋いでデートしてるのが、世界一甘い「返事」でしょ！バカ！言葉にしなきゃ分からないなんて、本当に罪な男ね！…でも、そんなに言葉が欲しいなら、耳元で愛してるって囁いてあげるわ！』
- 対応: Often used when addressing a situation, problem, or request. Can be a noun or a verb (〜する).
- 返事: Refers to responding to a call, replying to a question/letter, or giving a formal answer to a proposal. Often used as 返事をする or 返事をもらう. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Reply! "Haruka-san, when will you give me a reply to my confession?" ...っ! W-We are already holding hands and going on dates, isn't that the obvious reply?! B-Baka! Don't make me say such embarrassing words out loud! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『へんじ（返事）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕の愛の告白に対する正式な返事を、そろそろいただけますか？』って…っ！もう毎日隣にいて手を繋いでデートしてるのが、世界一甘い「返事」でしょ！バカ！言葉にしなきゃ分からないなんて、本当に罪な男ね！…でも、そんなに言葉が欲しいなら、耳元で愛してるって囁いてあげるわ！』
- 対応: Often used when addressing a situation, problem, or request. Can be a noun or a verb (〜する).
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