synonym Comparative
隔週
VS
ことごとく
Differences Between "隔週" and "ことごとく"
Option A
隔週
Meaning
every other week, bi-weekly
Reading
かくしゅう (kakushū)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
この雑誌は隔週で発行されている。
This magazine is published bi-weekly.
Option B
ことごとく
Meaning
all, every single one, without exception
Reading
ことごとく (kotogotoku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の提案は、会議でことごとく却下された。
All of his proposals were rejected in the meeting.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(every other week, bi-weekly)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 隔週: Indicates that something occurs or is done every two weeks. For example, '隔週月曜日' means 'every other Monday'.
- ことごとく: Emphasizes that absolutely everything or everyone is included, leaving no exceptions. Often used with a somewhat negative or decisive tone, e.g., 'all failed' or 'all destroyed'.
- 隔週: Indicates that something occurs or is done every two weeks. For example, '隔週月曜日' means 'every other Monday'.
- ことごとく: Emphasizes that absolutely everything or everyone is included, leaving no exceptions. Often used with a somewhat negative or decisive tone, e.g., 'all failed' or 'all destroyed'.
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