synonym Comparative
一新
VS
いっさい
Differences Between "一新" and "いっさい"
Option A
一新
Meaning
completely change, renew, refresh, make entirely new
Reading
いっしん (isshin)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
会社はイメージを一新するために、ロゴを変更した。
The company changed its logo to completely refresh its image.
Option B
いっさい
Meaning
(not) at all, absolutely (not), entirely (without)
Reading
いっさい (issai)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
私はその件について、いっさい知りません。
I know absolutely nothing about that matter.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(completely change, renew, refresh, make entirely new)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 一新: Refers to making something entirely new or giving it a complete makeover, often implying improvement, a fresh start, or a drastic update. (それまでの古いものや状態を完全に改めて、全く新しいものにすること。刷新、リフレッシュといった意味。)
- いっさい: Used with negative verbs to emphasize a complete lack or absence of something. Stronger than 全然 (zenzen) or 少しも (sukoshi mo).
- 一新: Refers to making something entirely new or giving it a complete makeover, often implying improvement, a fresh start, or a drastic update. (それまでの古いものや状態を完全に改めて、全く新しいものにすること。刷新、リフレッシュといった意味。)
- いっさい: Used with negative verbs to emphasize a complete lack or absence of something. Stronger than 全然 (zenzen) or 少しも (sukoshi mo).
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