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synonym Comparative
会見
VS
取材

Differences Between "会見" and "取材"

Option A
会見
Meaning
press conference, interview
Reading
かいけん (kaiken)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
社長が新製品について会見を開いた。
The company president held a press conference about the new product.
Option B
取材
Meaning
news coverage, interview, data collection
Reading
しゅざい (shuzai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
記者が事件について取材している。
The reporter is covering the incident.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(press conference, interview)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 会見: Often refers to a formal meeting where someone makes an announcement or answers questions from the media. (記者会見 - press conference).
- 取材: The act of gathering information, facts, or stories, especially by journalists for news reports. Can be a noun or verb (取材する).
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