synonym Comparative
きりがいい
VS
とぎれる
Differences Between "きりがいい" and "とぎれる"
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
とぎれる
Meaning
to be interrupted; to break off; to cease
Reading
とぎれる (togireru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
電話の電波がとぎれて、声が聞こえなくなった。
The phone signal was interrupted, and I couldn't hear the voice anymore.
Which one to use?
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)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
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.
- とぎれる: Often used when a continuous flow (sound, conversation, connection) stops temporarily or completely. It's an intransitive verb.
- 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.
- とぎれる: Often used when a continuous flow (sound, conversation, connection) stops temporarily or completely. It's an intransitive verb.
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