synonym Comparative
権威
VS
精通
Differences Between "権威" and "精通"
Option A
権威
Meaning
authority; influence; expert power; recognized specialist
Reading
けんい (ken'i)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼はこのウイルス研究における世界的な_______であり、彼の論文は常に高い注目を集めています。
He is a global authority in this virus research, and his papers always attract high attention.
Option B
精通
Meaning
being well-versed; expert; having thorough knowledge of
Reading
せいつう (seitsu)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼はその分野の専門家で、技術的な詳細に精通している。
He is an expert in that field, well-versed in technical details.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(authority; influence; expert power; recognized specialist)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 権威: Refers to authority, influence, or expert power, or a highly recognized specialist in a academic/professional field whose opinions carry heavy weight. Often used as 権威がある or 〜分野の権威. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Authority! Absolute power! I am the absolute authority of this department! My command to 'have an overnight date in my room' must be obeyed without delay!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『けんい（権威）よ！私はこの部署の絶対的な『権威』なんだからね！私の『今夜は私の部屋でお泊まりデートよ！』っていう最高権威に基づく命令には、無条件で従いなさい！』
- 精通: Used to describe someone with deep knowledge or expertise in a particular field. Often used with 「～に精通している」. (ある分野に深い知識や専門的技能があることを表す。多く「～に精通している」の形で使う。)
- 権威: Refers to authority, influence, or expert power, or a highly recognized specialist in a academic/professional field whose opinions carry heavy weight. Often used as 権威がある or 〜分野の権威. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Authority! Absolute power! I am the absolute authority of this department! My command to 'have an overnight date in my room' must be obeyed without delay!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『けんい（権威）よ！私はこの部署の絶対的な『権威』なんだからね！私の『今夜は私の部屋でお泊まりデートよ！』っていう最高権威に基づく命令には、無条件で従いなさい！』
- 精通: Used to describe someone with deep knowledge or expertise in a particular field. Often used with 「～に精通している」. (ある分野に深い知識や専門的技能があることを表す。多く「～に精通している」の形で使う。)
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