synonym Comparative
いよいよ
VS
多少
Differences Between "いよいよ" and "多少"
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
多少
Meaning
a little, a few, somewhat, more or less
Reading
たしょう (tashō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼の日本語は、まだ多少間違いがある。
His Japanese still has a few mistakes.
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.)
- 多少: Used to express a small degree or amount; 'somewhat' or 'to some extent'. It implies a slight difference or a minor effect. Can also mean 'more or less' when comparing things.
- 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.)
- 多少: Used to express a small degree or amount; 'somewhat' or 'to some extent'. It implies a slight difference or a minor effect. Can also mean 'more or less' when comparing things.
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