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synonym Comparative
拍子
VS
一唱三歎

Differences Between "拍子" and "一唱三歎"

Option A
拍子
Meaning
(1) beat, rhythm, tempo (music) (2) timing, moment (3) a sudden turn, by chance
Reading
ひょうし (hyoushi)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
ドアを開けた拍子に、猫が飛び出していった。
The cat jumped out the moment I opened the door.
Option B
一唱三歎
Meaning
Extremely beautiful poetry or music
Reading
いっしょうさんたん (isshousantan)
Syllabus Level
C2
Practical Example
私は一唱三歎に興味があります。
I am interested in Extremely beautiful poetry or music.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "((1) beat, rhythm, tempo (music) (2) timing, moment (3) a sudden turn, by chance)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 拍子: 音楽のリズムや、何かをした瞬間のタイミングを表すほか、「〜した拍子に」の形で「〜した途端に」という意で使われることも多いです。 (Besides referring to a musical rhythm or the timing of an action, it is often used in the form '〜した拍子に' to mean 'the moment ~ happened'.)
- 一唱三歎: Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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