synonym Comparative
機密
VS
口裏
Differences Between "機密" and "口裏"
Option A
機密
Meaning
secret, classified (information)
Reading
きみつ (kimitsu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
これは国家の機密情報です。
This is classified national information.
Option B
口裏
Meaning
secret understanding; concerted story; alibi (often in the context of conspiring)
Reading
くちうら (kuchiura)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
二人は警察に怪しまれないよう、口裏を合わせた。
The two coordinated their stories so as not to be suspected by the police.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(secret, classified (information))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 機密: Refers to highly sensitive information that must be kept confidential, often in government, military, or corporate settings. 外部に漏らしてはならない重要な秘密の情報。
- 口裏: Usually used in phrases like 口裏を合わせる (kuchiura o awaseru - to conspire, to coordinate one's story) when people agree on a story to deceive someone. 嘘や秘密に関連して使われることが多い表現です。
- 機密: Refers to highly sensitive information that must be kept confidential, often in government, military, or corporate settings. 外部に漏らしてはならない重要な秘密の情報。
- 口裏: Usually used in phrases like 口裏を合わせる (kuchiura o awaseru - to conspire, to coordinate one's story) when people agree on a story to deceive someone. 嘘や秘密に関連して使われることが多い表現です。
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