synonym Comparative
加工
VS
破格
Differences Between "加工" and "破格"
Option A
加工
Meaning
processing; manufacturing; treatment
Reading
かこう (kakō)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
この木材は家具に加工される。
This lumber will be processed into furniture.
Option B
破格
Meaning
unprecedented, exceptional, extraordinary, unusually low/high (price/treatment)
Reading
はかく (hakaku)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼は破格の待遇でその会社に迎えられた。
He was welcomed to the company with exceptional treatment.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(processing; manufacturing; treatment)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 加工: The act of modifying raw materials or products into a more refined or usable form, or adding value to them. Often used in industries, food, or crafts.
- 破格: Refers to something that deviates significantly from the norm, often in a surprisingly positive or advantageous way (e.g., a special discount, exceptional talent). Can also mean extremely high or low price/treatment. (通常から著しく逸脱していること、特に驚くほど良い方向や有利な方向に逸脱していることを指します（例：特別な割引、並外れた才能）。また、非常に高いまたは安い価格や待遇を意味することもあります。)
- 加工: The act of modifying raw materials or products into a more refined or usable form, or adding value to them. Often used in industries, food, or crafts.
- 破格: Refers to something that deviates significantly from the norm, often in a surprisingly positive or advantageous way (e.g., a special discount, exceptional talent). Can also mean extremely high or low price/treatment. (通常から著しく逸脱していること、特に驚くほど良い方向や有利な方向に逸脱していることを指します（例：特別な割引、並外れた才能）。また、非常に高いまたは安い価格や待遇を意味することもあります。)
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