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synonym Comparative
記事
VS
本物

Differences Between "記事" and "本物"

Option A
記事
Meaning
article; news story; report; post
Reading
きじ (kiji)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
その新聞の社会面に掲載された_______は、大衆の関心を集め、SNSでも瞬く間にトレンド入りしました。
The article published on the social page of the newspaper gathered public interest, instantly trending on SNS as well.
Option B
本物
Meaning
real thing, genuine article
Reading
ほんもの (honmono)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
これは本物のダイヤモンドです。
This is a real diamond.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(article; news story; report; post)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 記事: Refers to a news story, article, report, or post written on media or blogs. Often used as 新聞記事 or 記事を読む. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Article! "I read the article about Haruka-san's success, it was wonderful!" ...っ, T-To read my articles so closely! B-But the most important story is our love story, understand?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『きじ(記事)よ!『ハルカさんの活躍が載った記事を読みました!格好よかったです!』って…っ, 私の記事をそんなにチェックしてるなんて!でもね、一番重要な記事は、私とあんたの愛の軌跡なんだからね!』
- 本物: Used to distinguish something authentic or original from imitations, fakes, or copies. 模造品や偽物と区別して、真正なもの、オリジナルのものを指す言葉です。
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