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synonym Comparative
格式
VS
権威

Differences Between "格式" and "権威"

Option A
格式
Meaning
formality, prestige, status, social standing
Reading
かくしき (kakushiki)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
このホテルは格式が高く、著名人が多く利用する。
This hotel has high prestige and is used by many celebrities.
Option B
権威
Meaning
authority, prestige, power
Reading
けんい (ken'i)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼はその分野における第一人者として権威がある。
He has authority as a leading expert in that field.

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Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(formality, prestige, status, social standing)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 格式: その場所、家柄、行事などが持つ、伝統や品格に基づく高い社会的評価や威厳を指します。格式が高いと、厳粛で厳かな雰囲気が伴うことが多いです。
- 権威: Refers to a person or institution whose judgment or opinion is highly respected and trusted, often due to expertise or position. It can also mean power to enforce obedience. (専門知識や地位によって、その判断や意見が非常に尊重され信頼されている人や機関を指します。また、服従を強制する力という意味もあります。)
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