synonym Comparative
頻発
VS
頻りに
Differences Between "頻発" and "頻りに"
Option A
頻発
Meaning
frequent occurrence, happening frequently
Reading
ひんぱつ (hinpatsu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
この地域では地震が頻発している。
Earthquakes are frequent in this region.
Option B
頻りに
Meaning
frequently; repeatedly; often; eagerly; earnestly
Reading
しきりに (shikiri ni)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼は彼女に、もう一度会いたいと頻りに頼んだ。
He earnestly asked her again and again to meet him.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(frequent occurrence, happening frequently)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 頻発: Often used for undesirable or problematic events. Can be used with verbs like 頻発する (hinpatsu suru, to occur frequently).
- 頻りに: Can describe actions that happen repeatedly and often, or a strong, earnest desire/action. It implies persistence. 何度も繰り返される行動や、熱心に、強く何かを求める様子を表します。
- 頻発: Often used for undesirable or problematic events. Can be used with verbs like 頻発する (hinpatsu suru, to occur frequently).
- 頻りに: Can describe actions that happen repeatedly and often, or a strong, earnest desire/action. It implies persistence. 何度も繰り返される行動や、熱心に、強く何かを求める様子を表します。
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