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synonym Comparative
因循姑息
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膠柱鼓瑟

Differences Between "因循姑息" and "膠柱鼓瑟"

Option A
因循姑息
Meaning
Sticking to old ways and resorting to temporary, short-sighted measures; being conservative and taking expedient steps; procrastination and temporary fixes.
Reading
いんじゅんこそく (injun-kosoku)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼の経営は因循姑息で、常に抜本的な改革を避けてきた。
His management style is characterized by sticking to old ways and taking temporary measures, always avoiding fundamental reforms.
Option B
膠柱鼓瑟
Meaning
To be obstinately sticking to old ways and unable to adapt; inflexible and dogmatic.
Reading
こうちゅうこしつ
Syllabus Level
C2PLUS
Practical Example
毎日、日本語を練習するために膠柱鼓瑟。
Every day, I be obstinately sticking to old ways and unable to adapt; inflexible and dogmatic. to practice Japanese.

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Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(Sticking to old ways and resorting to temporary, short-sighted measures; being conservative and taking expedient steps; procrastination and temporary fixes.)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 因循姑息: This term describes a negative approach where one avoids fundamental solutions by adhering to outdated methods and implementing only temporary, expedient fixes. It often implies a lack of decisive action or courage to change. (因習にこだわり、その場しのぎの安易な手段をとること。抜本的な改革を避け、一時的なごまかしをするような態度を批判的に指す。)
- 膠柱鼓瑟: Essential structural term in CEFR C2PLUS vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2PLUS語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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