synonym Comparative
事実
VS
探求
Differences Between "事実" and "探求"
Option A
事実
Meaning
fact; truth; reality
Reading
じじつ (jijitsu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
噂ではなく、事実に基づいた報道を期待します。
We expect reporting based on facts, not rumors.
Option B
探求
Meaning
search, pursuit, quest (for knowledge, truth)
Reading
たんきゅう (tankyuu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は人生の意味を探求している。
He is in pursuit of the meaning of life.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(fact; truth; reality)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 事実: Refers to a hard fact or truth that actually happened. Often used with 事実は〜です (the fact is...) or 事実に基づいて (based on facts). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'The fact is, I am treating you specially! ...W-Wait, no! I meant purely from an operational efficiency standpoint, it is a fact that you are my most important asset! Don't misunderstand!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『私が「あんたを特別視してる」のは紛れもない事実よ！...って、な、何驚いてんのよ！純粋な業務効率化の観点から、あんたが最重要アセットであることは「事実」ってことよ！』
- 探求: 知恵や真理、ある事柄の奥深さを深く掘り下げて探すニュアンス。学術的・精神的な探究によく使われる。(Implies a deep search for wisdom, truth, or the depths of something. Often used in academic or spiritual quests.)
- 事実: Refers to a hard fact or truth that actually happened. Often used with 事実は〜です (the fact is...) or 事実に基づいて (based on facts). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'The fact is, I am treating you specially! ...W-Wait, no! I meant purely from an operational efficiency standpoint, it is a fact that you are my most important asset! Don't misunderstand!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『私が「あんたを特別視してる」のは紛れもない事実よ！...って、な、何驚いてんのよ！純粋な業務効率化の観点から、あんたが最重要アセットであることは「事実」ってことよ！』
- 探求: 知恵や真理、ある事柄の奥深さを深く掘り下げて探すニュアンス。学術的・精神的な探究によく使われる。(Implies a deep search for wisdom, truth, or the depths of something. Often used in academic or spiritual quests.)
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