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synonym Comparative
きりがいい
VS
きれいな

Differences Between "きりがいい" and "きれいな"

Option A
きりがいい
Meaning
(to be) a good stopping point, a logical stopping point, a clean break
Reading
きりがいい (kirigaii)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
きりがいいところで今日は終わりにしよう。
Let's stop here since it's a good stopping point for today.
Option B
きれいな
Meaning
beautiful, clean
Reading
きれいな (kireina)
Syllabus Level
A1
Practical Example
これはとてもきれいなですね。
This is very beautiful, clean, isn't it?

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Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "((to be) a good stopping point, a logical stopping point, a clean break)"?
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使い分け解説:
- きりがいい: Used to describe a point where it's convenient or natural to stop something, often at an even number, a complete section, or a logical break.
- きれいな: Essential structural term in CEFR A1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR A1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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