synonym Comparative
行き詰まる
VS
打開
Differences Between "行き詰まる" and "打開"
Option A
行き詰まる
Meaning
to reach a deadlock, to be at a standstill, to be stuck
Reading
いきづまる (ikizumaru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
交渉が行き詰まってしまい、結論が出ない。
The negotiations reached a deadlock, and no conclusion could be reached.
Option B
打開
Meaning
to break through (a deadlock); to find a way out; to overcome (a difficult situation)
Reading
だかい (dakai)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
この閉塞感を打破するためには、新しい発想が必要だ。
To break through this sense of stagnation, new ideas are needed.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to reach a deadlock, to be at a standstill, to be stuck)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 行き詰まる: Implies being unable to progress further due to difficulties, problems, or a lack of solutions. Can apply to negotiations, research, or personal situations. 計画が行き詰まる (a plan comes to a standstill).
- 打開: 行き詰まった状況や困難な問題を「切り開いて解決する」ことを表す名詞・動詞です。/ A noun/verb that means 'to break open and resolve' a deadlocked situation or a difficult problem.
- 行き詰まる: Implies being unable to progress further due to difficulties, problems, or a lack of solutions. Can apply to negotiations, research, or personal situations. 計画が行き詰まる (a plan comes to a standstill).
- 打開: 行き詰まった状況や困難な問題を「切り開いて解決する」ことを表す名詞・動詞です。/ A noun/verb that means 'to break open and resolve' a deadlocked situation or a difficult problem.
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