synonym Comparative
違反
VS
抵触
Differences Between "違反" and "抵触"
Option A
違反
Meaning
violation, breach, infringement
Reading
いはん (ihan)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
交通ルールに違反すると罰金が科せられます。
If you violate traffic rules, you will be fined.
Option B
抵触
Meaning
infringement, conflict, violation
Reading
ていしょく (teishoku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の行為は会社の規則に抵触する可能性がある。
His actions may be in violation of company regulations.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(violation, breach, infringement)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 違反: Used when rules, laws, agreements, or standards are broken. Can be used as a noun or with 〜する (違反する) as a verb.
- 抵触: Used when something comes into conflict with a rule, law, or principle. Often in formal or legal contexts. 法律、規則、約束などと食い違い、違反するような場合に用いられます。 (Used when something conflicts with and violates laws, rules, or agreements.)
- 違反: Used when rules, laws, agreements, or standards are broken. Can be used as a noun or with 〜する (違反する) as a verb.
- 抵触: Used when something comes into conflict with a rule, law, or principle. Often in formal or legal contexts. 法律、規則、約束などと食い違い、違反するような場合に用いられます。 (Used when something conflicts with and violates laws, rules, or agreements.)
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