synonym Comparative
発足
VS
喚問
Differences Between "発足" and "喚問"
Option A
発足
Meaning
inauguration, launch, formation, start (of an organization/committee)
Reading
ほっそく (hossoku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
新しい委員会が来月発足する予定だ。
The new committee is scheduled to be launched next month.
Option B
喚問
Meaning
summons (to appear before an assembly/committee); subpoena
Reading
かんもん (kanmon)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼は国会の証人喚問に応じた。
He responded to the Diet's witness summons.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(inauguration, launch, formation, start (of an organization/committee))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 発足: Specifically refers to the official establishment or beginning of an organization, committee, project, or system.
- 喚問: Primarily used in legal or political contexts, referring to an official summons for someone to appear and give testimony, often before a parliamentary committee or court.
- 発足: Specifically refers to the official establishment or beginning of an organization, committee, project, or system.
- 喚問: Primarily used in legal or political contexts, referring to an official summons for someone to appear and give testimony, often before a parliamentary committee or court.
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