synonym Comparative
方法
VS
手段
Differences Between "方法" and "手段"
Option A
方法
Meaning
method; way; means
Reading
ほうほう (hōhō)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
この問題の解決方法を教えてください。
Please tell me the method to solve this problem.
Option B
手段
Meaning
means; method; measure; way
Reading
しゅだん (shudan)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
目的を達成するためには、あらゆる_______を考慮に入れる必要がありますが、決して違法な方法に手を染めてはなりません。
In order to achieve the goal, it is necessary to take all means into consideration, but you must never dip your hands into illegal methods.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(method; way; means)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 方法: Refers to a specific way or technique to do something. Often used when seeking or explaining how to achieve a goal.
- 手段: Refers to a means, method, measure, or way to achieve a specific goal. Often used as 手段を選ぶ or 解決手段. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Means! Method! "I don't care what means I use, as long as I can make Haruka-san mine!" ...っ, T-To say such a daring, passionate thing! B-But... you don't need any tricky means! Just hug me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『しゅだん（手段）！『どんな手段を使ってでも、ハルカさんを僕のものにします！』って…っ, そんな強引で情熱的なこと言うなんて！…手段なんて要らないから、今すぐギュッとしなさい！』
- 方法: Refers to a specific way or technique to do something. Often used when seeking or explaining how to achieve a goal.
- 手段: Refers to a means, method, measure, or way to achieve a specific goal. Often used as 手段を選ぶ or 解決手段. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Means! Method! "I don't care what means I use, as long as I can make Haruka-san mine!" ...っ, T-To say such a daring, passionate thing! B-But... you don't need any tricky means! Just hug me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『しゅだん（手段）！『どんな手段を使ってでも、ハルカさんを僕のものにします！』って…っ, そんな強引で情熱的なこと言うなんて！…手段なんて要らないから、今すぐギュッとしなさい！』
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