synonym Comparative
いよいよ
VS
もっとも
Differences Between "いよいよ" and "もっとも"
Option A
いよいよ
Meaning
at last, finally, all the more, increasingly, indeed
Reading
いよいよ (iyoyoa)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
長い準備期間を経て、いよいよ明日が発表会だ。
After a long preparation period, tomorrow is finally the presentation.
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: "(at last, finally, all the more, increasingly, indeed)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- いよいよ: Emphasizes the approach of a significant moment or event, or that something is becoming 'more and more' or 'indeed.' Often used for climactic moments or to signify a decisive stage. (例: いよいよ本番だ - It's finally the main event/performance.)
- 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.
- いよいよ: Emphasizes the approach of a significant moment or event, or that something is becoming 'more and more' or 'indeed.' Often used for climactic moments or to signify a decisive stage. (例: いよいよ本番だ - It's finally the main event/performance.)
- 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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