synonym Comparative
以内
VS
はるかに
Differences Between "以内" and "はるかに"
Option A
以内
Meaning
within; less than
Reading
いない (inai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
駅から徒歩5分以内です。
It's within a 5-minute walk from the station.
Option B
はるかに
Meaning
far, by far, much (more/less)
Reading
はるかに (haruka ni)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
この問題は、想像していたよりもはるかに難しかった。
This problem was far more difficult than I had imagined.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(within; less than)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 以内: Used after a time, distance, or quantity to indicate 'within that limit'. Often seen in formal instructions or rules. (例：10日以内、3メートル以内)
- はるかに: Used to emphasize a significant difference in degree, amount, or distance. Often used with comparative expressions. (程度、量、距離などが「非常に大きい差がある」ことを強調する副詞。比較表現と一緒に使われることが多い。)
- 以内: Used after a time, distance, or quantity to indicate 'within that limit'. Often seen in formal instructions or rules. (例：10日以内、3メートル以内)
- はるかに: Used to emphasize a significant difference in degree, amount, or distance. Often used with comparative expressions. (程度、量、距離などが「非常に大きい差がある」ことを強調する副詞。比較表現と一緒に使われることが多い。)
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