synonym Comparative
きほん
VS
定石
Differences Between "きほん" and "定石"
Option A
きほん
Meaning
foundation; basis; standard
Reading
きほん (kihon)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
どんなことでも、きほんが大切だ。
The basics are important in anything.
Option B
定石
Meaning
standard move (in board games), established practice, common strategy
Reading
じょうせき (jōseki)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
ビジネスにおいては、常に定石通りに進むとは限らない。
In business, things don't always proceed according to established practice.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(foundation; basis; standard)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- きほん: Refers to the fundamental or basic principles/elements of something. It's the essential part that everything else is built upon.
- 定石: Originally from Go, it refers to a widely accepted optimal or standard strategy/move. Can be used in general contexts to mean a conventional or established way of doing things. 囲碁用語から転じて、物事を行う際の決まったやり方、一般的な常套手段。
- きほん: Refers to the fundamental or basic principles/elements of something. It's the essential part that everything else is built upon.
- 定石: Originally from Go, it refers to a widely accepted optimal or standard strategy/move. Can be used in general contexts to mean a conventional or established way of doing things. 囲碁用語から転じて、物事を行う際の決まったやり方、一般的な常套手段。
Want to boost your Japanese vocabulary?
Project Eagle automatically tracks and targets your weak words using AI. Practice thousands of operational exams completely for free!