synonym Comparative
確認する
VS
裏付ける
Differences Between "確認する" and "裏付ける"
Option A
確認する
Meaning
to confirm, to check, to verify
Reading
かくにんする (kakunin suru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
出かける前に、鍵を閉めたか確認しました。
Before going out, I confirmed that I had locked the door.
Option B
裏付ける
Meaning
to back up; to support; to confirm; to corroborate
Reading
うらづける (urazukeru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
その証拠は彼の証言を裏付けるものだった。
That evidence corroborated his testimony.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to confirm, to check, to verify)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 確認する: To make sure something is correct, true, or in order. Often involves double-checking information or circumstances to prevent errors, such as confirming a reservation or checking the details of a document.
- 裏付ける: 主張や仮説などが正しいことを証拠や事実で示すときに使う。Used when showing that a claim or hypothesis is correct with evidence or facts.
- 確認する: To make sure something is correct, true, or in order. Often involves double-checking information or circumstances to prevent errors, such as confirming a reservation or checking the details of a document.
- 裏付ける: 主張や仮説などが正しいことを証拠や事実で示すときに使う。Used when showing that a claim or hypothesis is correct with evidence or facts.
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