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synonym Comparative
ひところ
VS
いったん

Differences Between "ひところ" and "いったん"

Option A
ひところ
Meaning
at one time; once; in the past
Reading
ひところ (hitokoro)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
この場所はひところ、人気の観光地だった。
This place was a popular tourist spot at one time.
Option B
いったん
Meaning
once, for a moment
Reading
いったん (ittan)
Syllabus Level
B2
Practical Example
私はいったんに興味があります。
I am interested in once, for a moment.

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Which word fits this context: "(at one time; once; in the past)"?
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使い分け解説:
- ひところ: Refers to a specific period in the past, often implying a change or contrast between that past state and the present. It suggests 'a certain period in the past'.
- いったん: Essential structural term in CEFR B2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR B2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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