synonym Comparative
稽古
VS
弊害
Differences Between "稽古" and "弊害"
Option A
稽古
Meaning
practice, training, rehearsal (especially in traditional arts/sports)
Reading
けいこ (keiko)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼女は毎日、茶道の稽古に通っている。
She goes to tea ceremony practice every day.
Option B
弊害
Meaning
harmful effect; evil practice; drawback; ill effect
Reading
へいがい (heigai)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
過度な競争は、社会に様々な弊害をもたらす可能性がある。
Excessive competition can bring about various harmful effects to society.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(practice, training, rehearsal (especially in traditional arts/sports))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 稽古: Often used for practicing traditional Japanese arts, martial arts, or performing arts. It implies disciplined and repetitive training to master a skill. 伝統的な日本の芸術、武道、または舞台芸術の練習によく使われます。スキルを習得するための規律ある反復的な訓練を意味します。
- 弊害: Refers to negative consequences, disadvantages, or problems that arise from a particular system, action, or phenomenon. Often used in discussions about societal issues, policies, or technology. (特定のシステム、行動、または現象から生じる否定的な結果、不利益、または問題を指します。社会問題、政策、技術に関する議論でよく用いられます。)
- 稽古: Often used for practicing traditional Japanese arts, martial arts, or performing arts. It implies disciplined and repetitive training to master a skill. 伝統的な日本の芸術、武道、または舞台芸術の練習によく使われます。スキルを習得するための規律ある反復的な訓練を意味します。
- 弊害: Refers to negative consequences, disadvantages, or problems that arise from a particular system, action, or phenomenon. Often used in discussions about societal issues, policies, or technology. (特定のシステム、行動、または現象から生じる否定的な結果、不利益、または問題を指します。社会問題、政策、技術に関する議論でよく用いられます。)
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