synonym Comparative
きっかけ
VS
触媒
Differences Between "きっかけ" and "触媒"
Option A
きっかけ
Meaning
trigger, cue, start, catalyst, opportunity
Reading
きっかけ (kikkake)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の言葉が私が小説家になるきっかけでした。
His words were the catalyst for me to become a novelist.
Option B
触媒
Meaning
catalyst
Reading
しょくばい (shokubai)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
この反応には、白金が触媒として用いられている。
Platinum is used as a catalyst in this reaction.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(trigger, cue, start, catalyst, opportunity)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- きっかけ: The direct impetus or opportunity that starts something. Often refers to the initial event or motivation. More common and less formal than 誘因. (何かが始まる直接的な契機や機会を指します。誘因よりも一般的で口語的です)
- 触媒: Primarily a scientific/chemical term for a substance that accelerates a chemical reaction without being consumed. Can also be used metaphorically for something that brings about change or development.
- きっかけ: The direct impetus or opportunity that starts something. Often refers to the initial event or motivation. More common and less formal than 誘因. (何かが始まる直接的な契機や機会を指します。誘因よりも一般的で口語的です)
- 触媒: Primarily a scientific/chemical term for a substance that accelerates a chemical reaction without being consumed. Can also be used metaphorically for something that brings about change or development.
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