synonym Comparative
情報
VS
案内
Differences Between "情報" and "案内"
Option A
情報
Meaning
information
Reading
じょうほう (jōhō)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
インターネットで旅行の情報を集めました。
I gathered information about the trip on the internet.
Option B
案内
Meaning
guidance; information; showing around
Reading
あんない (annai)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
駅で観光案内をもらいました。
I received tourist information at the station.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(information)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 情報: Refers to facts or details about someone or something. Often used with verbs like 得る (eru - to get), 集める (atsumeru - to gather), 伝える (tsutaeru - to convey).
- 案内: 名詞としても「案内する」という動詞としても使われます。道や場所を示すときに使います。(Used both as a noun and as a verb 'annai suru'. Used when showing directions or places.)
- 情報: Refers to facts or details about someone or something. Often used with verbs like 得る (eru - to get), 集める (atsumeru - to gather), 伝える (tsutaeru - to convey).
- 案内: 名詞としても「案内する」という動詞としても使われます。道や場所を示すときに使います。(Used both as a noun and as a verb 'annai suru'. Used when showing directions or places.)
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