synonym Comparative
解決
VS
支払い
Differences Between "解決" and "支払い"
Option A
解決
Meaning
solution, settlement, resolution
Reading
かいけつ (kaiketsu)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
この問題の解決策を見つける必要があります。
We need to find a solution to this problem.
Option B
支払い
Meaning
payment; settlement
Reading
しはらい (shiharai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
レストランのレジ前での混雑を避けるために、スマートフォンを使用したキャッシュレス_______の利用が急速に普及しています。
In order to avoid congestion in front of the cash register of the restaurant, the use of cashless payment using smartphones is rapidly spreading.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(solution, settlement, resolution)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 解決: Often used for problems, issues, or disputes. Can be a noun (解決) or a verb (解決する). 「問題の解決」のように使います。
- 支払い: Refers to the act of paying money for goods, bills, or services. Often used as 支払いを済ませる or クレジットカード支払い. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Payment! "I don't need any monetary payment, I just want Haruka-san's hugs!" ...っ! T-To request my hug as payment! B-Baka! Your sweet reward is priceless, so I'll pay you with infinite love! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『しはらい（支払い）よ！『部長、お代の支払いは現金じゃなくてハルカさんのハグでお願いします！』って…っ！私のハグを支払いに指定するなんてバカ！そんなのプライスレス（無限大）なんだから、一生愛で払い続けてあげるわよ！』
- 解決: Often used for problems, issues, or disputes. Can be a noun (解決) or a verb (解決する). 「問題の解決」のように使います。
- 支払い: Refers to the act of paying money for goods, bills, or services. Often used as 支払いを済ませる or クレジットカード支払い. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Payment! "I don't need any monetary payment, I just want Haruka-san's hugs!" ...っ! T-To request my hug as payment! B-Baka! Your sweet reward is priceless, so I'll pay you with infinite love! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『しはらい（支払い）よ！『部長、お代の支払いは現金じゃなくてハルカさんのハグでお願いします！』って…っ！私のハグを支払いに指定するなんてバカ！そんなのプライスレス（無限大）なんだから、一生愛で払い続けてあげるわよ！』
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