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synonym Comparative
表現
VS
表現力

Differences Between "表現" and "表現力"

Option A
表現
Meaning
expression, presentation
Reading
ひょうげん (hyōgen)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
自分の気持ちを言葉で表現するのは難しい。
It's difficult to express one's feelings in words.
Option B
表現力
Meaning
power of expression, expressiveness, ability to express
Reading
ひょうげんりょく (hyōgenryoku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は豊かな表現力で感動的なスピーチをした。
He gave a moving speech with rich expressiveness.

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Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(expression, presentation)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 表現: Can refer to the act of expressing something (verb 表現する) or the expression itself (noun).
- 表現力: Describes one's ability to effectively convey thoughts, feelings, or ideas through words, art, music, etc. (思考や感情などを効果的に伝えたり表したりする能力を指します).
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