synonym Comparative
既成
VS
根強い
Differences Between "既成" and "根強い"
Option A
既成
Meaning
established, existing, accomplished
Reading
きせい (kisei)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
既成の枠にとらわれず、新しいアイデアを出そう。
Let's come up with new ideas without being bound by established frameworks.
Option B
根強い
Meaning
deeply rooted, firmly established, persistent
Reading
ねづよい (nedzuyoi)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
その習慣は、この地域に根強く残っている。
That custom remains deeply rooted in this region.
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Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(established, existing, accomplished)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 既成: Describes something that is already formed, fixed, or decided. Often used in phrases like 「既成概念」(kisei-gainen: established concept) or 「既成事実」(kisei-jijitsu: accomplished fact).
- 根強い: Often used for ideas, beliefs, customs, or problems that are difficult to change or remove. (考え、習慣、問題などが定着して、なかなか変わらない様子を表す。)
- 既成: Describes something that is already formed, fixed, or decided. Often used in phrases like 「既成概念」(kisei-gainen: established concept) or 「既成事実」(kisei-jijitsu: accomplished fact).
- 根強い: Often used for ideas, beliefs, customs, or problems that are difficult to change or remove. (考え、習慣、問題などが定着して、なかなか変わらない様子を表す。)
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