synonym Comparative
肩書
VS
至極
Differences Between "肩書" and "至極"
Option A
肩書
Meaning
title; position; degree
Reading
かたがき (katagaki)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は社長という肩書がある。
He has the title of president.
Option B
至極
Meaning
extremely, exceedingly, utterly, very (often used with adjectives to emphasize degree)
Reading
しごく (shigoku)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
それは至極当然の結論だった。
That was an utterly natural conclusion.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(title; position; degree)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 肩書: Refers to a person's official title or position in an organization (e.g., 部長, 課長, 博士). Can also imply status. (会社や組織での地位や役職（例：部長、課長）を指します。)
- 至極: An adverb or な-adjective that expresses the highest degree or utmost extent of something, often used in formal or literary contexts. Stronger and more formal than とても (totemo) or 非常に (hijō ni).
- 肩書: Refers to a person's official title or position in an organization (e.g., 部長, 課長, 博士). Can also imply status. (会社や組織での地位や役職（例：部長、課長）を指します。)
- 至極: An adverb or な-adjective that expresses the highest degree or utmost extent of something, often used in formal or literary contexts. Stronger and more formal than とても (totemo) or 非常に (hijō ni).
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