synonym Comparative
一番
VS
尽くす
Differences Between "一番" and "尽くす"
Option A
一番
Meaning
number one; first; best; most
Reading
いちばん (ichiban)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
日本で一番高い山は富士山です。
The highest mountain in Japan is Mt. Fuji.
Option B
尽くす
Meaning
to exhaust, to run out, to serve wholeheartedly, to do one's best, to devote oneself
Reading
つくす (tsukusu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は会社のために力を尽くした。
He exhausted his strength for the company.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(number one; first; best; most)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 一番: Can mean 'first' in order, 'number one' in rank, or 'most' when used with an adjective or adverb to form a superlative expression.
- 尽くす: Often used to express doing something to the fullest extent, or dedicating oneself completely to a task or person. Can also mean to use up resources completely.
- 一番: Can mean 'first' in order, 'number one' in rank, or 'most' when used with an adjective or adverb to form a superlative expression.
- 尽くす: Often used to express doing something to the fullest extent, or dedicating oneself completely to a task or person. Can also mean to use up resources completely.
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