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synonym Comparative
結託
VS
共謀

Differences Between "結託" and "共謀"

Option A
結託
Meaning
collusion, conspiracy, secret alliance
Reading
けったく (kettaku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
複数の企業が価格を操作するために結託していたことが発覚した。
It was discovered that several companies had colluded to manipulate prices.
Option B
共謀
Meaning
conspiracy, collusion
Reading
きょうぼう (kyoubou)
Syllabus Level
C1
Practical Example
私は共謀に興味があります。
I am interested in conspiracy, collusion.

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Which word fits this context: "(collusion, conspiracy, secret alliance)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 結託: Almost always carries a negative connotation, implying a secret agreement or alliance for illicit or wrongful purposes, often to deceive or gain unfair advantage. (通常、不正な目的や非合法な行為のために秘密裏に協力・提携すること。悪い意味で使われることが多い。)
- 共謀: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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