synonym Comparative
課題
VS
挑む
Differences Between "課題" and "挑む"
Option A
課題
Meaning
task; challenge; assignment; issue to resolve
Reading
かだい (kadai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
少子高齢化や労働力不足など、現代の日本社会が抱える山積みの_______を解決するためには、抜本的な構造改革が必要です。
In order to solve the piled-up challenges that modern Japanese society faces, such as the declining birthrate, aging population, and labor shortage, drastic structural reform is necessary.
Option B
挑む
Meaning
to challenge, to dare, to contend for
Reading
いどむ (idomu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼女は世界記録に挑むことに決めた。
She decided to challenge the world record.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(task; challenge; assignment; issue to resolve)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 課題: Refers to a task, challenge, assignment, or issue that needs to be resolved or completed. Often used as 課題をクリアする or 社会的課題. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Challenge! "The biggest challenge in my life is to make Haruka-san smile from the bottom of her heart." ...っ, T-To call making me smile a challenge! I-I am smiling right now, see?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『かだい（課題）！『僕の人生の最大の課題は、ハルカさんを心から笑顔にすることです』って…っ, 私を笑わせるのが課題だなんて！ほら、今めちゃくちゃ笑顔でしょ？！』
- 挑む: Implies taking on a difficult task, challenge, or opponent with determination and courage. Often used in contexts of competition, sports, or facing difficulties. (困難な課題や競争相手に対して、決意と勇気を持って立ち向かう際に使われます。競争やスポーツ、困難に直面する状況でよく用いられます。)
- 課題: Refers to a task, challenge, assignment, or issue that needs to be resolved or completed. Often used as 課題をクリアする or 社会的課題. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Challenge! "The biggest challenge in my life is to make Haruka-san smile from the bottom of her heart." ...っ, T-To call making me smile a challenge! I-I am smiling right now, see?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『かだい（課題）！『僕の人生の最大の課題は、ハルカさんを心から笑顔にすることです』って…っ, 私を笑わせるのが課題だなんて！ほら、今めちゃくちゃ笑顔でしょ？！』
- 挑む: Implies taking on a difficult task, challenge, or opponent with determination and courage. Often used in contexts of competition, sports, or facing difficulties. (困難な課題や競争相手に対して、決意と勇気を持って立ち向かう際に使われます。競争やスポーツ、困難に直面する状況でよく用いられます。)
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