synonym Comparative
迅速な
VS
催促
Differences Between "迅速な" and "催促"
Option A
迅速な
Meaning
rapid; quick; prompt; swift
Reading
じんそくな (jinsokuna)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
問題が発生した際、迅速な対応が求められます。
When a problem occurs, a prompt response is required.
Option B
催促
Meaning
dunning, pressing for payment, urging, demand for prompt action
Reading
さいそく (saisoku)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼は家賃の支払いを催促された。
He was pressed for the payment of rent.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(rapid; quick; prompt; swift)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 迅速な: Used to describe speed or promptness in actions or responses. Often used in formal or business contexts, implying efficiency and lack of delay. (速いは単に「速い」ことを指すが、迅速なは「速く、かつ効率的・適切である」ことを意味する).
- 催促: Implies urging someone to do something they are supposed to do or have promised, often when they are late or procrastinating. Can be for payment, submitting work, or making a decision.
- 迅速な: Used to describe speed or promptness in actions or responses. Often used in formal or business contexts, implying efficiency and lack of delay. (速いは単に「速い」ことを指すが、迅速なは「速く、かつ効率的・適切である」ことを意味する).
- 催促: Implies urging someone to do something they are supposed to do or have promised, often when they are late or procrastinating. Can be for payment, submitting work, or making a decision.
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