synonym Comparative
かかる
VS
是が非でも
Differences Between "かかる" and "是が非でも"
Option A
かかる
Meaning
to take (time, money); to cost
Reading
かかる (kakaru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
東京から大阪まで新幹線で2時間半かかります。
It takes two and a half hours by bullet train from Tokyo to Osaka.
Option B
是が非でも
Meaning
by all means, at any cost, whether one likes it or not
Reading
ぜがひでも (zega hide mo)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼は是が非でもその目標を達成すると心に決めた。
He decided in his heart that he would achieve that goal by all means.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to take (time, money); to cost)"?
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使い分け解説:
- かかる: Intransitive verb. Used to express the amount of time or money required for something. 何かに必要な時間や費用を表す際に使います。
- 是が非でも: Emphasizes a strong determination to achieve something, regardless of obstacles or personal feelings. (どんな困難や状況があっても、必ず何かを成し遂げようとする強い決意を表します。)
- かかる: Intransitive verb. Used to express the amount of time or money required for something. 何かに必要な時間や費用を表す際に使います。
- 是が非でも: Emphasizes a strong determination to achieve something, regardless of obstacles or personal feelings. (どんな困難や状況があっても、必ず何かを成し遂げようとする強い決意を表します。)
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