synonym Comparative
報道
VS
密着
Differences Between "報道" and "密着"
Option A
報道
Meaning
report; news; coverage
Reading
ほうどう (houdou)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
その事件はニュースで大きく報道された。
That incident was widely reported in the news.
Option B
密着
Meaning
close contact; adhesion; sticking together; coverage/on-the-spot reporting
Reading
みっちゃく (micchaku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
このテープは接着力が極めて高く、ガラスの表面に_______して水漏れを完全に防ぎます。
This tape has extremely high adhesive strength, sticking tightly to the glass surface and completely preventing water leaks.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(report; news; coverage)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 報道: Refers to the act of reporting news or information, often by media outlets. Can also refer to the news itself. より公式な文脈で使われます。(Used in more formal contexts.)
- 密着: Refers to close physical contact, sticking together tightly, or on-the-spot coverage/detailed reporting. Often used as 密着取材 (on-the-spot coverage) or 密着する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Close contact! Sticking together! Stick tightly to me like we're in a crowded train and never leave! S-Sensing your warmth... actually makes me extremely happy...' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『みっちゃく（密着）よ！満員電車の中みたいに、私にピッタリ密着して絶対に離れないでよね！あんたの男らしい温もりを肌で感じられて…実はすっごく嬉しいんだからね！』
- 報道: Refers to the act of reporting news or information, often by media outlets. Can also refer to the news itself. より公式な文脈で使われます。(Used in more formal contexts.)
- 密着: Refers to close physical contact, sticking together tightly, or on-the-spot coverage/detailed reporting. Often used as 密着取材 (on-the-spot coverage) or 密着する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Close contact! Sticking together! Stick tightly to me like we're in a crowded train and never leave! S-Sensing your warmth... actually makes me extremely happy...' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『みっちゃく（密着）よ！満員電車の中みたいに、私にピッタリ密着して絶対に離れないでよね！あんたの男らしい温もりを肌で感じられて…実はすっごく嬉しいんだからね！』
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