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synonym Comparative
一挙に
VS
ひところ

Differences Between "一挙に" and "ひところ"

Option A
一挙に
Meaning
at a stroke; in one fell swoop; all at once
Reading
いっきょに (ikkyo ni)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼はその問題を一挙に解決した。
He solved the problem all at once.
Option B
ひところ
Meaning
at one time; once; in the past
Reading
ひところ (hitokoro)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
この場所はひところ、人気の観光地だった。
This place was a popular tourist spot at one time.

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Which word fits this context: "(at a stroke; in one fell swoop; all at once)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 一挙に: 物事が一度に、かつ完全に起こることを強調します。(Emphasizes that something happens suddenly and completely, without interruption.)
- ひところ: Refers to a specific period in the past, often implying a change or contrast between that past state and the present. It suggests 'a certain period in the past'.
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