synonym Comparative
蓋し
VS
ことによると
Differences Between "蓋し" and "ことによると"
Option A
蓋し
Meaning
perhaps, probably; indeed, surely (often archaic or literary)
Reading
けだし (kedashi)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
蓋し、それは最善の選択であっただろう。
Perhaps, that was the best choice.
Option B
ことによると
Meaning
possibly, perhaps
Reading
ことによると (kotoyoruto)
Syllabus Level
C1
Practical Example
私はことによるとに興味があります。
I am interested in possibly, perhaps.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(perhaps, probably; indeed, surely (often archaic or literary))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 蓋し: A somewhat archaic or formal adverb used to express conjecture or strong assertion. Often found in written or literary contexts.
- ことによると: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
- 蓋し: A somewhat archaic or formal adverb used to express conjecture or strong assertion. Often found in written or literary contexts.
- ことによると: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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