synonym Comparative
以内
VS
もっとも
Differences Between "以内" and "もっとも"
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
もっとも
Meaning
most, extremely; (less common) indeed, quite right
Reading
もっとも (mottomo)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
富士山は日本で最も高い山です。
Mt. Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan.
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)
- もっとも: This adverb is primarily used to mean "most" or "extremely," indicating the highest degree among a group. It precedes adjectives or adverbs. It can also be used as an expression of agreement, meaning "indeed" or "quite right," but this usage is less common in N3 contexts.
- 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)
- もっとも: This adverb is primarily used to mean "most" or "extremely," indicating the highest degree among a group. It precedes adjectives or adverbs. It can also be used as an expression of agreement, meaning "indeed" or "quite right," but this usage is less common in N3 contexts.
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