synonym Comparative
聞き取る
VS
話題
Differences Between "聞き取る" and "話題"
Option A
聞き取る
Meaning
to catch (a person's words), to follow (a conversation), to understand by hearing
Reading
ききとる (kikitoru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
早すぎて、彼の言葉が_______ませんでした。
He spoke too fast, so I couldn't catch his words.
Option B
話題
Meaning
topic, subject (of conversation)
Reading
わだい (wadai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
その映画は今、とても話題になっています。
That movie is a very hot topic right now.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to catch (a person's words), to follow (a conversation), to understand by hearing)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 聞き取る: Implies active listening and comprehension, especially when the sound quality is poor, or the language is difficult.
- 話題: Refers to a subject that people talk about, discuss, or are interested in. Often used with verbs like 〜になる (to become a topic) or 〜を変える (to change the topic).
- 聞き取る: Implies active listening and comprehension, especially when the sound quality is poor, or the language is difficult.
- 話題: Refers to a subject that people talk about, discuss, or are interested in. Often used with verbs like 〜になる (to become a topic) or 〜を変える (to change the topic).
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