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synonym Comparative
自由な
VS
進呈

Differences Between "自由な" and "進呈"

Option A
自由な
Meaning
free; unrestricted; liberal
Reading
じゆうな (jiyūna)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼女は自由な時間がたくさんある。
She has a lot of free time.
Option B
進呈
Meaning
presentation, gift (formal, often free promotional gift)
Reading
しんてい (shintei)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
新規ご契約のお客様には、記念品を進呈いたします。
We will present a commemorative gift to new contract customers.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(free; unrestricted; liberal)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 自由な: This is a な-adjective. It describes something that is free, not restricted, or a person who is free-spirited. Often used for choices, time, or personality. 自由 (jiyū) can also be a noun. (日本語で: 「な」形容詞で、制約がなく自由であることや、自由な選択、時間などを表します。名詞としても使われます。)
- 進呈: 物品などを目上の人やお客様に差し上げることを丁寧に言う言葉です。企業や店舗が記念品や粗品を贈る際によく使われます。 (A polite term for giving goods to superiors or customers. Often used by companies or stores when offering commemorative items or complimentary gifts.)
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