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synonym Comparative
本領
VS
腕が上がる

Differences Between "本領" and "腕が上がる"

Option A
本領
Meaning
one's true ability; one's forte; one's special skill/talent
Reading
ほんりょう (honryō)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼はプレッシャーがかかる状況でこそ、本領を発揮するタイプだ。
He is the type of person who demonstrates his true ability precisely in high-pressure situations.
Option B
腕が上がる
Meaning
to improve one's skill
Reading
うでがあがる (udega agaru)
Syllabus Level
B2
Practical Example
毎日、日本語を練習するために腕が上がる。
Every day, I improve one's skill to practice Japanese.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(one's true ability; one's forte; one's special skill/talent)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 本領: その人が本来持っている、最も得意とする能力や特性、あるいは真価を発揮できる状況を指します。「本領を発揮する」という形でよく使われます。(Refers to a person's inherent, most proficient ability or characteristic, or a situation where they can demonstrate their true value. Often used in the phrase '本領を発揮する' (to demonstrate one's true ability).)
- 腕が上がる: 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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