synonym Comparative
結果
VS
まんまと
Differences Between "結果" and "まんまと"
Option A
結果
Meaning
result, outcome
Reading
けっか (kekka)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
試験の結果が発表されました。
The exam results have been announced.
Option B
まんまと
Meaning
successfully, smoothly, exactly as planned (often with a negative or unexpected outcome for someone else)
Reading
まんまと (manmato)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼はまんまと詐欺師の罠にはまってしまった。
He completely fell into the swindler's trap.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(result, outcome)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 結果: Refers to the outcome or consequence of an action or event. Often paired with ~として (as a result of).
- まんまと: Implies something worked out perfectly, often for the speaker's benefit and sometimes at another's expense, or a trick was pulled off. Can suggest success achieved deceptively.
- 結果: Refers to the outcome or consequence of an action or event. Often paired with ~として (as a result of).
- まんまと: Implies something worked out perfectly, often for the speaker's benefit and sometimes at another's expense, or a trick was pulled off. Can suggest success achieved deceptively.
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