synonym Comparative
禁煙
VS
杜絶
Differences Between "禁煙" and "杜絶"
Option A
禁煙
Meaning
no smoking, smoking cessation
Reading
きんえん (kin'en)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
このカフェは完全禁煙です。
This cafe is completely non-smoking.
Option B
杜絶
Meaning
cessation; discontinuance; suspension; cutting off
Reading
とぜつ (tozetu)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
豪雨により、その地域への交通が一時的に杜絶した。
Due to the heavy rain, transportation to that area was temporarily cut off to that area.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(no smoking, smoking cessation)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 禁煙: Often seen on signs in public places (e.g., 禁煙席 = non-smoking seats) or refers to the act of quitting smoking.
- 杜絶: A formal term, often used for the complete and typically abrupt stopping or cutting off of something, such as communication, transportation, or a supply. It implies a total break or interruption, often due to external factors.
- 禁煙: Often seen on signs in public places (e.g., 禁煙席 = non-smoking seats) or refers to the act of quitting smoking.
- 杜絶: A formal term, often used for the complete and typically abrupt stopping or cutting off of something, such as communication, transportation, or a supply. It implies a total break or interruption, often due to external factors.
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