synonym Comparative
喧伝
VS
広範
Differences Between "喧伝" and "広範"
Option A
喧伝
Meaning
spreading rumors, propaganda, wide publicity, sensationalized reporting
Reading
けんてん (kenten)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
その週刊誌は、根拠のない噂を喧伝して読者の関心を引いた。
The weekly magazine sensationalized groundless rumors to attract readers' interest.
Option B
広範
Meaning
wide range, extensive, broad
Reading
こうはん (kōhan)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
その研究は非常に広範な分野をカバーしている。
That research covers a very extensive range of fields.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(spreading rumors, propaganda, wide publicity, sensationalized reporting)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 喧伝: Often implies spreading information (especially rumors, news, or propaganda) widely and sometimes sensationally, frequently with a nuance of seeking attention or influencing public opinion, potentially without full verification. (うわさや情報を広く世間に知らせること。特に、注目を集めるためや世論を動かす目的で、大々的に、時には扇動的に広める際に使われる。)
- 広範: Often used as a な-adjective (広範な) to describe a range or scope that is wide or extensive. Implies coverage of many areas or subjects, more formal than 広い (hiroi).
- 喧伝: Often implies spreading information (especially rumors, news, or propaganda) widely and sometimes sensationally, frequently with a nuance of seeking attention or influencing public opinion, potentially without full verification. (うわさや情報を広く世間に知らせること。特に、注目を集めるためや世論を動かす目的で、大々的に、時には扇動的に広める際に使われる。)
- 広範: Often used as a な-adjective (広範な) to describe a range or scope that is wide or extensive. Implies coverage of many areas or subjects, more formal than 広い (hiroi).
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