synonym Comparative
実際に
VS
仕来り
Differences Between "実際に" and "仕来り"
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
仕来り
Meaning
custom, tradition, established practice
Reading
しきたり (shikitari)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
この地域には古い仕来りがたくさん残っている。
Many old customs remain in this region.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(actually, in practice, in fact)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
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.)
- 仕来り: Refers to practices and rules that have been passed down through generations within a community, family, or organization. Often implies a sense of obligation or long-standing norm that is expected to be followed.
- 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.)
- 仕来り: Refers to practices and rules that have been passed down through generations within a community, family, or organization. Often implies a sense of obligation or long-standing norm that is expected to be followed.
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