synonym Comparative
情報
VS
ニュース
Differences Between "情報" and "ニュース"
Option A
情報
Meaning
information; intelligence; news
Reading
じょうほう (jōhō)
Syllabus Level
N3
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
ニュース
Meaning
news
Reading
ニュース (nyūsu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
毎朝、テレビでニュースを見ます。
I watch the news on TV every morning.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(information; intelligence; news)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 情報: Refers to useful information, news, or data. Often used with がある (to have info) or を集める (to gather info). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'I'll give you a highly valuable piece of information. That is... I happen to be completely free this evening! Got it?! ...S-So, if you want to invite me out, now is your only chance!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『特別に極めて有益な情報を教えてあげる。それはね...私が今日の放課後、珍しく予定が空いてるってことよ！分かった？！...だ、だから、誘うなら今しかないんだからね！』
- ニュース: A katakana word directly borrowed from English. Refers to information about current events or recent happenings.
- 情報: Refers to useful information, news, or data. Often used with がある (to have info) or を集める (to gather info). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'I'll give you a highly valuable piece of information. That is... I happen to be completely free this evening! Got it?! ...S-So, if you want to invite me out, now is your only chance!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『特別に極めて有益な情報を教えてあげる。それはね...私が今日の放課後、珍しく予定が空いてるってことよ！分かった？！...だ、だから、誘うなら今しかないんだからね！』
- ニュース: A katakana word directly borrowed from English. Refers to information about current events or recent happenings.
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