synonym Comparative
回覧
VS
看過
Differences Between "回覧" and "看過"
Option A
回覧
Meaning
circulation, passing around (of documents/notices)
Reading
かいらん (kairan)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
そのお知らせは、職場で回覧された。
That notice was circulated at work.
Option B
看過
Meaning
overlooking; passing over; condoning; connivance
Reading
かんか (kanka)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
この重大な問題は看過できない。
This serious problem cannot be overlooked.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(circulation, passing around (of documents/notices))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 回覧: Usually refers to written materials (documents, notices, magazines) being passed from person to person for reading, often within a company, school, or neighborhood. 複数の人に情報を共有する行為です。
- 看過: Used when something important or problematic is ignored or overlooked, often implying a failure to address it. It often carries a negative connotation. / 問題や重要な事柄を見過ごしたり、黙認したりすることを指し、多くの場合、その行為が望ましくないというニュアンスを含みます。
- 回覧: Usually refers to written materials (documents, notices, magazines) being passed from person to person for reading, often within a company, school, or neighborhood. 複数の人に情報を共有する行為です。
- 看過: Used when something important or problematic is ignored or overlooked, often implying a failure to address it. It often carries a negative connotation. / 問題や重要な事柄を見過ごしたり、黙認したりすることを指し、多くの場合、その行為が望ましくないというニュアンスを含みます。
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