synonym Comparative
本筋
VS
縁起
Differences Between "本筋" and "縁起"
Option A
本筋
Meaning
main plot, main point, main line (of argument/story)
Reading
ほんすじ (honsuji)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
話が本筋からずれてしまったので、元に戻そう。
The discussion has strayed from the main point, so let's get back to it.
Option B
縁起
Meaning
omen, origin story
Reading
えんぎ (engi)
Syllabus Level
C1
Practical Example
私は縁起に興味があります。
I am interested in omen, origin story.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(main plot, main point, main line (of argument/story))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 本筋: Refers to the central or essential part of a story, argument, or discussion, as opposed to digressions or minor details.
- 縁起: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
- 本筋: Refers to the central or essential part of a story, argument, or discussion, as opposed to digressions or minor details.
- 縁起: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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