synonym Comparative
掲示
VS
左遷
Differences Between "掲示" and "左遷"
Option A
掲示
Meaning
notice, bulletin, posting; to post, put up a notice
Reading
けいじ (keiji)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
廊下に試験の合格者リストが掲示されている。
The list of successful exam candidates is posted in the hallway.
Option B
左遷
Meaning
demotion, transfer to a less desirable post
Reading
させん (sasen)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼は些細なミスで地方支社に左遷された。
He was demoted to a regional branch office for a minor mistake.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(notice, bulletin, posting; to post, put up a notice)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 掲示: Can refer to the act of posting a notice or the notice itself. Often used for public announcements in designated areas (e.g., bulletin boards, walls).
- 左遷: To be demoted or transferred to a less important, less prestigious, or less favorable position, often as a form of punishment, disciplinary action, or to sideline someone. It implies a downgrade in career.
- 掲示: Can refer to the act of posting a notice or the notice itself. Often used for public announcements in designated areas (e.g., bulletin boards, walls).
- 左遷: To be demoted or transferred to a less important, less prestigious, or less favorable position, often as a form of punishment, disciplinary action, or to sideline someone. It implies a downgrade in career.
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