synonym Comparative
実際に
VS
慣例
Differences Between "実際に" and "慣例"
Option A
実際に
Meaning
actually, in practice, in fact
Reading
じっさいに (jissai ni)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は口では強気だが、実際にやってみると失敗が多い。
He talks tough, but when he actually tries, he often fails.
Option B
慣例
Meaning
custom, precedent, established practice
Reading
かんれい (kanrei)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
歓迎会を開くのがこの会社の慣例だ。
It's customary for this company to hold a welcome party.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(actually, in practice, in fact)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 実際に: Used to emphasize what really happened or is true, often contrasting with what was expected or thought. (例: 実際にやってみる - Try it out actually.)
- 慣例: Refers to a practice that has become established over time, often informally, and is generally followed, but not necessarily a strict written rule. It's about 'what is usually done'.
- 実際に: Used to emphasize what really happened or is true, often contrasting with what was expected or thought. (例: 実際にやってみる - Try it out actually.)
- 慣例: Refers to a practice that has become established over time, often informally, and is generally followed, but not necessarily a strict written rule. It's about 'what is usually done'.
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