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synonym Comparative
喧々諤々
VS
鑿円鑿方

Differences Between "喧々諤々" and "鑿円鑿方"

Option A
喧々諤々
Meaning
heated debate; vigorous discussion; clamorous argument
Reading
けんけんがくがく (kenken-gakugaku)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
予算案について、会議室では喧々諤々の議論が交わされた。
A heated debate took place in the conference room regarding the budget proposal.
Option B
鑿円鑿方
Meaning
a completely nonsensical argument
Reading
さくえんさくほう (sakuensakuhou)
Syllabus Level
C2
Practical Example
私は鑿円鑿方に興味があります。
I am interested in a completely nonsensical argument.

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Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(heated debate; vigorous discussion; clamorous argument)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 喧々諤々: Used to describe a situation where many people are expressing their opinions loudly and frankly, often leading to a heated discussion or argument. It emphasizes the open and unreserved nature of the debate. 多くの人が率直に意見を述べ合い、議論が活発に行われる様子を表します。
- 鑿円鑿方: Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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