synonym Comparative
経験する
VS
体験する
Differences Between "経験する" and "体験する"
Option A
経験する
Meaning
to experience, to undergo
Reading
けいけんする (keiken suru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
私は日本でたくさんの素晴らしい経験をしました。
I had many wonderful experiences in Japan.
Option B
体験する
Meaning
to experience; to undergo; to test; to try out personally
Reading
たいけんする (taikensuru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は最新のクラウドサーバーの性能を検証するため、まずは無料のトライアル期間を利用して高度な機能を_______ました。
In order to verify the performance of the latest cloud server, he first made use of the free trial period and personally experienced the advanced functions.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to experience, to undergo)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 経験する: This is a する-verb meaning 'to experience' or 'to undergo'. It's commonly used for various types of experiences, such as travel, work, or new cultures. For nouns, you can use 経験 (keiken) like in '仕事の経験' (work experience).
- 体験する: Refers to personally experiencing or testing a service, service tool, travel activity, or lifestyle to gain direct sensation. Often used as 留学を体験する or 体験レッスン. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To experience! "I want to experience the sweet warmth of shared domestic life with you, Haruka-san!" ...っ! E-Experiencing domestic life! B-Baka! Don't propose newlywed living arrangements so casually! But... since you want to experience it, make sure you cooperate and cook together every night! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『たいけん（体験）するのよ！『ハルカ部長、あなたの淹れてくれたハーブティーの香りに包まれる甘い時間、人生最大の安らぎを今まさに体験しています！』って…っ！安らぎの体験！バカ！/// あんたの嬉しそうな顔を見ているだけで、私のほうが極上の甘い体験（幸せ）をさせてもらってるわ！…一生二人でこんな温かい日常を体験し続けなさい！』
- 経験する: This is a する-verb meaning 'to experience' or 'to undergo'. It's commonly used for various types of experiences, such as travel, work, or new cultures. For nouns, you can use 経験 (keiken) like in '仕事の経験' (work experience).
- 体験する: Refers to personally experiencing or testing a service, service tool, travel activity, or lifestyle to gain direct sensation. Often used as 留学を体験する or 体験レッスン. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To experience! "I want to experience the sweet warmth of shared domestic life with you, Haruka-san!" ...っ! E-Experiencing domestic life! B-Baka! Don't propose newlywed living arrangements so casually! But... since you want to experience it, make sure you cooperate and cook together every night! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『たいけん（体験）するのよ！『ハルカ部長、あなたの淹れてくれたハーブティーの香りに包まれる甘い時間、人生最大の安らぎを今まさに体験しています！』って…っ！安らぎの体験！バカ！/// あんたの嬉しそうな顔を見ているだけで、私のほうが極上の甘い体験（幸せ）をさせてもらってるわ！…一生二人でこんな温かい日常を体験し続けなさい！』
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