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synonym Comparative
活躍する
VS
活発な

Differences Between "活躍する" and "活発な"

Option A
活躍する
Meaning
to be active; to play an active part; to flourish
Reading
かつやくする (katsuyaku suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼はチームで素晴らしい活躍をしています。
He is playing a wonderful active role in the team.
Option B
活発な
Meaning
active, lively
Reading
かっぱつな (kappatsuna)
Syllabus Level
B2
Practical Example
これはとても活発なですね。
This is very active, lively, isn't it?

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(to be active; to play an active part; to flourish)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 活躍する: Often used to describe someone performing well or playing a significant role in a specific field, event, or situation. (特定の分野や状況で、人が目覚ましい働きをしたり、重要な役割を果たす様子を表す際に使われます。)
- 活発な: Essential structural term in CEFR B2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR B2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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