synonym Comparative
事件
VS
行事
Differences Between "事件" and "行事"
Option A
事件
Meaning
incident, case, event (often criminal or noteworthy)
Reading
じけん (jiken)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
警察はその事件を調査しています。
The police are investigating that incident.
Option B
行事
Meaning
event; function; ceremony
Reading
ぎょうじ (gyōji)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
学校でたくさんの楽しい行事があります。
There are many fun events at school.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(incident, case, event (often criminal or noteworthy))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 事件: Usually implies something problematic, a crime, or a noteworthy occurrence that requires investigation.
- 行事: Refers to a scheduled event or ceremony, often with cultural or traditional significance, held regularly. (文化的な意味合いを持つ、定期的に開催される行事や式典を指します。)
- 事件: Usually implies something problematic, a crime, or a noteworthy occurrence that requires investigation.
- 行事: Refers to a scheduled event or ceremony, often with cultural or traditional significance, held regularly. (文化的な意味合いを持つ、定期的に開催される行事や式典を指します。)
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